BACKBLAST Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word backblast. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACKBLAST
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| backfire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired • a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine • a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path • a miscalculation that recoils on its maker verb • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire • set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire | ||||||||
| rebound | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement back from an impact • a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration • the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • return to a former condition | ||||||||
| recoil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||||
| ricochet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a glancing rebound verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
| back-blast | nounn | |||||||
noun • backfire from a recoilless weapon | ||||||||
