blast wave

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Noun blast wave has 1 sense

shock wave, blast wave - a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity; "the explosion created a shock wave"
--₁ is a kind of wave, undulation
--₁ has particulars: sonic boom

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Blast Wave

Definition:

A blast wave refers to the shockwave created by an explosion or a blast. It is characterized by a rapid pressure increase followed by a sudden decrease, resulting in a wave-like effect spreading outwards from the explosion site.

Examples:

Noun: The blast wave from the bomb destroyed several buildings in its path.

Noun: The force of the blast wave knocked me to the ground.

Verb: The explosion will blast wave debris across the area.

Verb: The gust of wind blast-waved the leaves off the trees.

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