Blasting

Pronunciation: /ˈblæstɪŋ/

Blasting (noun)

  1. The use of explosives to break rock or remove material, often in construction or mining.
  2. Very loud sound, especially from music or speakers, that can be heard from far away.

Examples

  • Blasting is used to break hard rock safely.
  • The team planned blasting before the tunnel work began.

Blasting (verb)

  1. To use explosives to break rock or remove material.
  2. To destroy or harm something by a sudden strong impact or pressure.

Examples

  • They blast the rock to clear the path.
  • The workers blast the wall carefully.