blaster

/ˈbleɪstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device that discharges a stream of high-velocity particles, especially a powerful gun used in space exploration or in science fiction.

“The astronaut fired the blaster to propel himself towards the moon.”

2. noun

A powerful gun or other device used for blasting or breaking something, especially rocks or other hard substances.

“The geologist used a blaster to break up the rocks in the quarry.”

3. verb

To fire a blaster or other gun at something.

“The astronaut blasted his way out of the asteroid field.”

4. verb

To break or shatter something with a sudden, powerful force.

“The explosion blasted the wall to pieces.”

Synonyms

  • cannon
  • discharger
  • gun

Antonyms

  • inactive
  • inert