blast off Definition

blast
noun

1. An explosion, or the strong shock-waves spreading out from it.

Thesaurus: explosion, eruption, detonation, discharge, burst, salvo, volley.
2. A strong sudden stream or gust (of air or wind, etc).
3. A sudden loud sound of a trumpet or car horn, etc.

Thesaurus: bang, roar, din, clap, crash, blare, hoot, peal, scream, shriek, wail.
4. A sudden and violent outburst of anger or criticism.
(chiefly & originally US)
5. colloq
A highly enjoyable or exciting event, occasion or activity, especially a party.

verb blasted, blasting

1. To blow up (a tunnel or rock, etc) with explosives.

Thesaurus: blow up, shatter, annihilate, detonate, wreck, ruin, destroy.
tr & intr
2. To make or cause to make a loud or harsh sound.

Example: Rock music blasted from the room
Form: blast out (especially)
3. To destroy or damage something severely and beyond repair.

Example: blast one's hopes
4. To criticize severely, or to rage or curse at something or someone.
5. To wither or cause something to shrivel up.

exclamation

1. colloq
Expressing annoyance or exasperation, etc.
Form: blast it! (also)

Derivative: blaster

A person or thing that blasts.

A sand-wedge.

Idiom: at full blast

At full power or speed, etc; with maximum effort or energy.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon blæst.

Phrasal Verb: blast off

Said of a spacecraft: to take off from its launching pad.