blasting

UK
/ˈblɑːstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblæstɪŋ/
blastingnoun
Translations
détonationPour le bruit violent et explosif produit par une explosion.
Residents miles away could hear the blasting from the quarry.
Les habitants à des kilomètres à la ronde pouvaient entendre la détonation provenant de la carrière.
minageEmploi technique, surtout en construction et en exploitation minière.
The construction crew was responsible for the blasting required to clear the site for the new highway.
L'équipe de construction était responsable du minage nécessaire pour dégager le terrain en vue de la nouvelle autoroute.
Definitions
The act or process of using explosives to break rock or other materials.
The construction crew was responsible for the blasting required to clear the site for the new highway.
The loud explosive noise produced by a blast of dynamite, fireworks, etc.
Residents miles away could hear the blasting from the quarry.
blastinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈblɑːstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblæstɪŋ/
Used before nouns to denote equipment, materials, or activities related to explosive demolition; also figuratively to describe something extremely loud or forceful.
Translations
de minageTerme technique pour ce qui est destiné à fragmenter la roche à l’explosif.
Workers must keep blasting powder in approved storage magazines.
Les ouvriers doivent conserver la poudre de minage dans des dépôts de stockage agréés.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for breaking up rock or other material with explosives.
Workers must keep blasting powder in approved storage magazines.
blastverb

blasting

Gerund

blasted
Past Simple
blasted
Past Participle
blasting
Gerund
UK
/blɑːst/
US
/blæst/
Translations
décollerPour un départ rapide et énergique, surtout d’un véhicule ou d’une fusée.
The rocket blasted off into space, beginning its journey to the moon.
La fusée a décollé dans l’espace, entamant son voyage vers la Lune.
décaperAvec un jet puissant, notamment un nettoyeur haute pression.
He blasted the mud off the car with a pressure washer.
Il a décapé la boue de la voiture avec un nettoyeur haute pression.
faire sauter
The construction crew blasted the old building to make way for the new development.
L’équipe de construction a fait sauter l’ancien bâtiment pour faire place au nouveau projet.
faire retentir
The speakers blasted music throughout the entire house during the party.
Les haut-parleurs ont fait retentir la musique dans toute la maison pendant la fête.
critiquer sévèrement
The critics blasted the movie for its lack of originality and poor acting.
Les critiques ont critiqué sévèrement le film pour son manque d’originalité et son jeu d’acteur médiocre.
Additional translations
pulvériserSens technique : projeter violemment un jet d’air, d’eau ou d’autre substance.
Definitions
To use explosives to destroy or break apart something.
The construction crew blasted the old building to make way for the new development.
To make a loud, sudden noise.
The speakers blasted music throughout the entire house during the party.
To criticize someone or something harshly.
The critics blasted the movie for its lack of originality and poor acting.
To shoot or hit with great force.
The player blasted the ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
To move very quickly or forcefully.
The rocket blasted off into space, beginning its journey to the moon.
To direct a strong jet of air, water, or other force at someone or something.
He blasted the mud off the car with a pressure washer.
blastnoun
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A strong gust of wind or air.
The blast of cold air hit him as soon as he opened the door.
An explosion or violent detonation.
The blast from the fireworks could be heard miles away.
A loud, sudden sound.
The blast of the horn startled everyone in the room.
A very enjoyable or exciting experience.
The party was a blast, and everyone had a great time.
A sudden, intense outburst of something, such as noise or emotion.
There was a blast of laughter from the audience.
A fungal or bacterial disease that causes sudden withering or blighting of plants, especially cereal crops.
Rice farmers fear blast because it can wipe out entire fields in just days.
blastinterjection
Definitions
An exclamation expressing annoyance, frustration, or anger.
Blast! I forgot to send the email.
blastadjective
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Relating to or designed for explosive force, sudden impact, or high-temperature combustion.
The workers wore blast suits while handling the explosives.