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Gunpowder

noun

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.nounAn explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

2.nounShort for gunpowder tea.

Synonyms

powder ammunition wildfire fire dust wheel pirate powdered blow keg cordite dynamite

Rhymes With

chowder take a powder baking powder talcum powder curry powder face powder tooth powder bleaching powder

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