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    [C programming] n. On many C implementations it is possible to corrupt the execution stack by writing past the end of an array declared... VIEW ENTIRE DEFINITION


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    blast

    1. vt.,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.