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Backblast

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A dangerous blast of hot gas behind a rocket or missile when it is fired..

Example Sentences

Two Iraqi soldiers were brought in the morning after being wounded by the backblast of one of their own rocket-propelled grenades.

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What does backblast mean?

Backblast means A dangerous blast of hot gas behind a rocket or missile when it is fired..

What is a synonym for backblast?

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What is the opposite of backblast?

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How do you use backblast in a sentence?

Two Iraqi soldiers were brought in the morning after being wounded by the backblast of one of their own rocket-propelled grenades.

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