blastings
Rock removal explosions
Blastings are instances of blasting—explosions used to break apart rock or demolish structures, or figuratively, harsh criticisms or attacks.
In mining and construction, blastings clear paths through stone: The blastings echoed through the canyon all morning.
A person might endure repeated blastings from critics or superiors.
Detonating substances
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- excavationAct of unearthing
- dynamitePowerful blasting compound
rock · ore · tunneling · drilling · charges · demolition · rubble · crater
Rough enough to erode
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- preparationArranging things in advance
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
coating · rust · metal · stripping · finishing · etching · peening · treatment
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- attackAggressive act against another
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
excoriation · lambasting · tirade · scolding · reproach · castigation · diatribe · harangue
explosives
Detonating substances
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- excavationAct of unearthing
dynamite · rock · ore · tunneling · drilling · charges · demolition · rubble · crater · shockwave
abrasive
Rough enough to erode
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- preparationArranging things in advance
grit · coating · rust · metal · stripping · finishing · etching · peening · treatment · pressure
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- attackAggressive act against another
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
censure · excoriation · lambasting · tirade · scolding · reproach · castigation · diatribe · harangue · broadside
blastingsconstructions
Things that are built
buildings · erections · assemblies · creations · fabrications
blastingspraises
Verbally commends
commendations · acclamations · endorsements · accolades · celebrations
- blasting offDeparting via rocket propulsion
- blasting awayAttacking with sustained intensity
- blasting capsDevices that trigger explosives