noun
blaster
BLAHS-tuh
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.”
noun
1
A device used to set off an explosive charge.
"The demolition crew wired the blaster to the charges before clearing the area."
"A faulty blaster delayed the quarry blast by an hour."
2
In science fiction, a futuristic handheld weapon that fires energy bolts.
"The hero drew his blaster and fired at the approaching droids."
"She kept a spare blaster hidden under the pilot seat."
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.
Common pairings
fire a blaster
wire a blaster
laser blaster
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Word forms
- Plural
- blasters
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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.
