blasts
verbUK /blɑːsts/
US /blæsts/
Blows up something with a big bang.
The workers blast the rocks to make a road.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Loud, sudden noises.
The blasts of the horn woke everyone up.
3. Strong gusts of wind or air.
Cold blasts of air came through the window.
4. Criticizes someone or something very strongly.
The coach blasts the team for not trying.
5. Has a lot of fun.
We had a blast at the party.