Synonyms of the word

gunpowder

• n. An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery…

explosive

• n. Explosive substance.
• adj. With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
• adj. Having the character of an explosion.
• adj. (slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.

powder

• n. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating,…
• n. (cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to…
• n. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
• n. (informal) Light, dry, fluffy snow.
• v. (transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
• v. (transitive) To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
• v. (intransitive) To use powder on the hair or skin.
• v. (intransitive) To turn into powder; to become powdery.
• v. (obsolete, transitive) To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.