noun

blasting

noun

The controlled use of explosives, especially to break up rock in mining or construction.

"Blasting at the quarry is scheduled for early morning to minimise disruption."

"Engineers surveyed the tunnel before blasting began."

How to Use Blasting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSetting off explosives on purpose, usually to clear or break up rock or structures.

Common pairings

rock blasting controlled blasting blasting permit

blastings plural

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_____ at the quarry is scheduled for early morning to minimise disruption.

From Middle English "blastyng," formed from "blast" plus the "-ing" ending.

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