Blaster
/ˈblæstər/
nounBeginnerCommonTechnology
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Definitions
2 meanings1
A device that projects a powerful stream of something, often energy or air.
/ˈblæstər/
nounneutralBeginner
Technology
A device that blasts something.
The sandblaster cleaned the rusty metal.
💡 Simply: A tool that shoots something forcefully.
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2
He used a water blaster to cool the engine.
How It's Used
Science Fiction
"The hero wielded a powerful blaster."
Gaming
"His blaster was his most reliable weapon."
2
To propel something forcefully using explosive or high-pressure means.
/ˈblæstər/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To blast something forcefully.
The ship blasted off into space.
💡 Simply: To forcefully shoot or propel something.
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2
The music blasted from the speakers.
How It's Used
Construction
"They were blasting rocks to make way for the road."
Tip:Think of something exploding forcefully.
From "blast" + "-er", a suffix forming agent nouns.
The word's usage increased significantly with the popularity of science fiction.
Memory tip
Think of something that 'blasts' things.
Practice
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Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written