blaster
Blaster (noun) means a device used to set off an explosive charge. Example: “The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area.”
How to use blaster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tool or weapon that sets off a blast, whether a real explosive charge or (in sci-fi) an energy weapon.
Word forms
blasters plural
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The demolition crew wired the _____ to the charges before clearing the area.
Etymology
From "blast" plus the agent suffix "-er" — literally, a thing that blasts.
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What does “blaster” mean?
The word “blaster” means a device used to set off an explosive charge. In plain terms, a tool or weapon that sets off a blast, whether a real explosive charge or (in sci-fi) an energy weapon.
How do you pronounce “blaster”?
“Blaster” is pronounced BLAHS-tuh (/ˈblæs.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blaster” in a sentence?
Here is “blaster” used in a sentence: “The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area.”
What part of speech is “blaster”?
“Blaster” is a noun.
How many meanings does “blaster” have?
“Blaster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device used to set off an explosive charge.