How to Use blaster in a Sentence

blaster

noun
  • The first stage feeds balls from the backpack into the blaster.
    David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Only second to the lightsaber, blasters among the coolest weapons in the Star Wars universe.
    Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2019
  • Check back for more updates, and maybe more ion blasters.
    Andrew Dansby, Houston Chronicle, 26 May 2018
  • Set in a world of cloning and laser blasters, The 6th Day is hard sci-fi for the Sunday-hangover crowd.
    Matt Patches, Esquire, 30 June 2015
  • Cal’s lightsaber is deadly, but so are the blasters and stun batons of the Stormtrooopers.
    Matthew Gault, Time, 16 Nov. 2019
  • And then his palm hit a shiny red button and a nitrous blaster went off.
    Ariel Leve, New York Times, 17 July 2019
  • The bounty killer’s body falls over, and smoke rises from Cara Dune’s blaster.
    Alex Kane, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2019
  • Here are the full details on each new blaster, straight from Hasbro.
    Sean Hollister, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
  • At one point in the movie, a character fires a blaster pistol at Capt.
    Tom Avril, Philly.com, 18 Dec. 2017
  • Some Star Wars heroes need a blaster, others a lightsaber.
    Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 27 Mar. 2019
  • The first weapon in the new line is the AR-L blaster, which has a flywheel firing system, a 10-dart clip, and a flip-up sight.
    Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2018
  • The blaster that helped the Rebel Alliance finally take down the Empire could soon be yours.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 July 2022
  • And, according to Epic, yes — lightsabers and E-11 blaster rifles will return in the Cup.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 May 2022
  • The bounty hunter creeps up behind them and fires his blaster, gunning them down.
    James Hibberd, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2019
  • In other words, the butt blaster will benefit way more than just your glutes.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Jan. 2018
  • And waiting in ambush for Bandit behind the door armed with a ball blaster?
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
  • When the moment’s right, Trace reaches for one of the Pykes’ blaster, opens fire, and flees the guards, causing a distraction.
    Alex Kane, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2020
  • The four-tier, 22-inch ship is stuffed with more than 15 surprises, from a space blaster to glow-in-the-dark stars and an astronaut badge.
    Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2021
  • Clean sidewalks with a high-pressure water and sand blaster.
    Malia Wollan, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Plus, Mae again tried to run away but was stopped by Osha, who didn’t hesitate to fire her blaster this time.
    Keisha Hatchett, TVLine, 25 June 2024
  • Two of them are easily stunned with a pair of blaster shots; Wrecker has to chase down the third on a hoverskiff.
    Alex Kane, USA TODAY, 18 June 2021
  • The 88-piece kit comes with minifigure versions of Mando, complete with a jetpack and blaster, and Grogu.
    Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
  • Return of the Jedi' blaster used by Han Solo is sold at auction.
    Fox News, 25 June 2018
  • Get your handheld blasters ready – laser tag is returning to town.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2024
  • At least two dropped short passes and another dropped the ball after running through the blaster.
    James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Imagine Fortnite, from a top-down viewpoint and in which all the guns have been replaced with blasters that shoot ketchup and butter.
    Popular Science, 11 Apr. 2020
  • Here are a few to consider: Alpha-hydroxy acids are like sand blasters, but for your face.
    Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 30 Mar. 2018
  • There are people wall to wall and flames shooting up from the blasters behind Uncle Waffles, a part of the set design.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Make sure to have the body suit, helmet, as well as other accessories like Baby Yoda and the blaster.
    Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
  • The strong cleaning power of OxiClean helps remove deep stains and dirt, while odor blasters go to work on smelly sweat odors.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023

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