blast of air

collocation in English

meaningsofblastandair

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blast
noun[C]
uk
/blɑːst/us
/blæst/
an ...
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air
noun
uk
/eər/us
/er/
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that ...
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(Definition ofblastandairfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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After this description, a 200-msblastofairwas delivered.
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The child was then told that when the green light bulb was off, he/she would definitely not be given the suddenblastofair.
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The child was then told that he/she would experience a briefblastofaircoming from the tube.
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In the threat situation, the light signaled that the child might receive an aversive stimulus, a 100-msblastofair(60 psi), against his or her throat.
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Due to its rapid release, theblastofairdoes not interfere with contaminated gas flow.
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A high pressureblastofairis used to remove dust from the bag.
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The piston suddenly discharges ablastofairfrom beneath the water, creating a loud noise and splash designed to startle the exiting riders.
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Incorrect answers will be punished with ablastofair.
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Molten metal is then removed by ablastofair.
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Some birds, such as hummingbirds, will use their wings to create ablastofairto roll leaves over.
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The wraparound images, in combination with the motion and reclining angle of the vehicle and ablastofair, arguably constituted an early attempt at virtual reality.
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However, periodical blasts of air could be effective in clearing the cuttings.
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That is another of the cold blasts of air that send a shudder through everyone concerned.
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Some effects include water-jets, rain, blasts of air, vibration, lights, and rats.
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