blast
A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
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.
A hit of a recreational drug from a pipe.
The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace.
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.
An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.
A verbal attack or punishment; a severe criticism or reprimand.
An explosive charge for blasting.
A loud, sudden sound.
Unwanted noise from a microphone.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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