Blaster

//ˈblɑːs.tə// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Anything that, or anyone who blasts.

    "infrared blaster"

  2. 2
    a workman employed to blast with explosives wordnet
  3. 3
    A device to detonate an explosive, often consisting of a box with a handle to be pressed down.
  4. 4
    An unspecified powerful hand weapon, usually one that fires an energy pulse or beam.

    "Blast out the lakes and canals—whittle down the peaks and mounds with atomic blasters—file them into the shape of gigantic buildings."

  5. 5
    A sand wedge. slang

    "The "blaster" type of club has been blamed for doing its share in making golf courses look ridiculous, […]"

Synonyms

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chargemandeath rayshootershooter

Example

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"Blast out the lakes and canals—whittle down the peaks and mounds with atomic blasters—file them into the shape of gigantic buildings."

Etymology

From blast + -er.

Related phrases

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