1.a long and hard-hit fly ball
2.a sudden very loud noise
3.a strong current of air;
the tree was bent almost double by the gust
4.an explosion (as of dynamite)
5.a highly pleasurable or exciting experience;
we had a good time at the party
6.intense adverse criticism;
Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
1.make a strident sound;
She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone
2.hit hard;
He smashed a 3-run homer
3.use explosives on;
The enemy has been shelling us all day