Gunpowder Definition & Meaning

gunpowder
noun
  1. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a
  2. 10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

"Gunpowder" in song lyrics

See how gunpowder is used in real songs:

  • "But to your speakers you're sparking some gunpowder"
    The D.O.C. — The D.O.C. and the Doctor
  • "And tell 'em you can make limestone from gunpowder"
    Insane Clown Posse — How Many Times?
  • "Then ten cowboys layed out smellin' like gunpowder"
    Kam — Wardance

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