at one blast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. At once, at the same moment in time.
  2. With one firing of a cannon or firearm; especially one whose ammunition is shotgun shot or grape shot, such that the multiple pieces of shot from one firing hit multiple birds or multiple soldiers.

Pronunciation

/ət wʌn ˈblɑːst/ /ət wɒn ˈblɑːst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-at one blast.wav /ət wʌn ˈblæst/

Word forms

at one blast

Etymology

From Middle English at one blaste.

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