CEFR B2

blasting

noun

Meaning

The act of using explosives to break up rock or other hard material.

Examples

The sound of blasting echoed through the quarry.
Blasting operations are scheduled to begin on Monday.

Synonyms: demolition, excavation, detonation

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blasting (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈblæstɪŋ/

Definition

The act of using explosives to break up rock or other hard material.

Examples

The sound of blasting echoed through the quarry.
Blasting operations are scheduled to begin on Monday.
They used controlled blasting to create a tunnel.

How to Use blasting

blast away (phrasal verb): To remove or destroy something by using explosives. — "They had to blast away the old foundation before rebuilding."
blast through (phrasal verb): To create a path or opening by using explosives. — "The team blasted through the rock face to complete the highway."

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