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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/ · UK /ˈɡʌnpaʊdə/
gunpowder means: A black powder that burns very quickly, used in fireworks and, especially in the past, guns.
noun
A black powder that burns very quickly, used in fireworks and, especially in the past, guns.
- Keep the gunpowder dry.
- A spark set off the gunpowder in the barrel.
- The air smelled of gunpowder after the fireworks.
Questions about gunpowder
What does gunpowder mean?
A black powder that burns very quickly, used in fireworks and, especially in the past, guns.
What is gunpowder in other languages?
Türkçe: barut · Español: pólvora · Français: poudre à canon · Deutsch: Schießpulver · Italiano: polvere da sparo · 日本語: 火薬
How do you pronounce gunpowder?
In American English /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/; in British English /ˈɡʌnpaʊdə/.
How do you use gunpowder in a sentence?
Keep the gunpowder dry. A spark set off the gunpowder in the barrel.
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