blast

a very long fly ball

a sudden very loud noise

a strong current of air

“the tree was bent almost double by the gust”

an explosion (as of dynamite)

a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

“we had a good time at the party”

“celebrating after the game was a blast”

intense adverse criticism

“Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party”

“the government has come under attack”

“don't give me any flak”

make a strident sound

“She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone”

“Cars blast in the streets”

“The streets blast with cars”

hit with great force

“He smashed a 3-run homer”

use explosives on

“The enemy has been shelling us all day”

apply a draft or strong wind to to

“the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us”

create by using explosives

“blast a passage through the mountain”

make with or as if with an explosion

“blast a tunnel through the Alps”