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Vocabulary Entry
gunpowder
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mixture of chemicals used as a propellant in firearms, fireworks, and explosives.
Example Sentences
"The soldier checked his supply of gunpowder before the mission."
"In ancient times, gunpowder was a revolutionary invention."
"The cannon fired with a loud boom as the gunpowder ignited."
V
verb
To apply gunpowder to a weapon or to fill a device with explosive material.
Example Sentences
"He learned how to gunpowder the musket for accurate shooting."
"The crew worked quickly to gunpowder the ship's cannons."
"They practiced how to safely gunpowder before the demonstration."