blaster
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- noun
- /ˈblæstər/
- Specialized
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dinamitador
- The blaster carefully placed explosives to demolish the old building safely.
Examples
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Private Acre called, "We could use a four-man blaster up here."
Fiction book (1992) -
The mountain blaster will stay behind for now.
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To be a good blaster, you've got to have made a mistake and still be alive.
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You will command the mountain blaster and be henceforth known as the blue ranger.
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Two armed guards stood in the corridor beyond that, eyes to the fore, polished shoulder blasters grounded at parade rest.
Fiction book (1992) -
In construction, a blaster is essential for breaking rock and preparing the site.
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Before starting the job, the blaster checked the safety equipment and reviewed the plan.
Synonyms
A person who places and sets off explosives in mines or construction
A woman who uses explosives to blast rock in mining or building work
A person who uses dynamite to destroy things
A person who handles explosives for mining or construction work
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Etymology
Blaster comes from the word blast meaning 'a sudden, strong explosion or gust' plus the ending -er meaning 'one who does something', so a blaster is someone who makes blasts to break rock or tear down structures.