Blast 1. V.,n. Synonym For BLT, Used Esp. For Large Data Sends Over A Network Or Comm Line.

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blast 1. v.,n.

Synonym for BLT, used esp. for large
data sends over a network or comm line. Opposite of snarf.
Usage: uncommon. The variant `blat' has been reported. 2. vt.
[HP/Apollo] Synonymous with nuke (sense 3). Sometimes the
message Unable to kill all processes. Blast them (y/n)?
would appear in the command window upon logout.

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