Backblast (Noun)
Meaning
Backfire from a recoilless weapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The Marines positioned their recoilless rifle in a safe location to avoid injury from the backblast.
- During training exercises, soldiers are warned to stay clear of the backblast area to prevent injury.
- The backblast from the enemy's rocket-propelled grenade launcher kicked up a cloud of dust and debris.
- Tactical teams are trained to take cover behind solid objects to shield themselves from the backblast of their own recoilless rifles.
- In urban warfare, the backblast from a recoilless gun can be particularly hazardous, shattering windows and igniting flammable materials.