Etymology

blasting

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Today it means: A planned explosion, as in mining. Full definition →

Middle English blastynge
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blasting · verb1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromblastynge
  2. English todayblasting

From Middle English blastynge, equivalent to blast + -ing (present participle ending).

blasting · noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromblastyng
  2. English todayblasting

From Middle English blastyng, blastynge, equivalent to blast + -ing (gerundive ending).

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