blasting
/ˈblæstɪŋ/
noun
- The act of using explosives to break up rock, earth, or other materials.
- The construction crew used controlled blasting to clear a path for the new highway.
- Blasting at the quarry can be heard several miles away.
- Safety precautions are critical during blasting to protect nearby buildings.
- A very loud, powerful sound, especially from music or a speaker.
- We could hear the blasting of the concert from three blocks away.
- The blasting of the factory whistle signaled the end of the shift.
- The blasting from the car stereo annoyed the neighbors.
adjective
- Producing a very loud, forceful sound.
- The blasting music from the party kept everyone awake.
- A blasting alarm warned the workers to evacuate the building.
- The blasting speakers at the stadium made the crowd roar even louder.
- Very strong or forceful, especially referring to wind or heat.
- The blasting wind nearly knocked me off my feet.
- The blasting heat from the furnace made the workshop unbearable.
- We sought shade from the blasting sun at the beach.
verb
- Present participle of blast: to blow up or destroy with explosives.
- The miners are blasting through solid rock to reach the ore.
- The demolition team is blasting the bridge this afternoon.
- They are blasting the old building to make room for a new park.
- Present participle of blast: to produce a very loud sound, especially music.
- The teenagers were blasting hip-hop from their portable speaker.
- Why are you blasting your music so late at night?
- The DJ is blasting dance music to get the crowd excited.
- Present participle of blast: to criticize someone or something very harshly.
- Critics are blasting the movie for its weak plot.
- The coach is blasting the team for their poor performance.
- My boss kept blasting me for missing the deadline.