blast

/blɑːst/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).

2

A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the tuyeres of a blast furnace, a person's mouth, etc.

3

A hit of a recreational drug from a pipe.

4

The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace.

5

The exhaust steam from an engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast.

6

An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.

7

A verbal attack or punishment; a severe criticism or reprimand.

8

An explosive charge for blasting.

9

A loud, sudden sound.

10

Unwanted noise from a microphone.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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