Back-blast (Noun)
Meaning
Backfire from a recoilless weapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The back-blast from the recoilless rifle made it clear to everyone in the immediate vicinity that the shot had been fired.
- To avoid the back-blast, soldiers were instructed to keep a safe distance from the rear of the recoilless gun.
- The back-blast from the rocket launcher kicked up a massive cloud of dust and debris, reducing visibility.
- Crews operating recoilless rifles were trained to be aware of the back-blast and take necessary precautions to avoid injury.
- The back-blast from the anti-tank gun was so powerful that it blew out windows in nearby buildings.