blast-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: A very long fly ball in baseball.

Commentary: BLAST[+baseball]

Examples:
The hitter struck a blast to left field.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: A sudden, very loud noise.

Commentary: BLAST[+sound]
NOTE: This sense requires someone hearing the sound.

Examples:
We heard a blast a looked outside.
The dog ran when she heard the blast.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: A strong current of air.

Commentary: BLAST[+movement]

Examples:
We felt a blast of wind from the northeast.
The tree was bent almost double by the blast.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: An explosion.

Commentary: BLAST[+event]

Examples:
The dynamite made a huge blast that knocked the building down.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 5: A pleasurable or exciting experience.

Commentary: BLAST[+abstract]

Examples:
I really had a blast last night.
The party was a blast.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 6: Intense, adverse criticism.

Commentary: BLAST[+event]

Examples:
Clinton directed his blast at the Republican Party.
The media made blasts at the film star.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6