powder magazine (Meaning)
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powder magazine (n)
a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored
Synonyms & Antonyms of powder magazine
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
powder magazine Sentence Examples
- The powder magazine was heavily fortified to prevent unauthorized access to the explosive contents.
- The ship's powder magazine ignited, causing a catastrophic explosion that sank it.
- The army spent weeks searching for the hidden powder magazine that contained their munitions.
- The town's powder magazine was a constant source of anxiety for the residents, who feared an accidental explosion.
- The fortress's powder magazine was so well-defended that it had never been breached.
- The explosion from the powder magazine could be heard for miles, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area.
- The ship was scuttled to prevent its powder magazine from falling into enemy hands.
- The soldiers cautiously approached the abandoned powder magazine, knowing that it could still contain dangerous explosives.
- The powder magazine was a vital target for the attackers, as its destruction would cripple the enemy's defenses.
- The government implemented strict regulations to ensure the safe storage and handling of powder magazines.
FAQs About the word powder magazine
a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The powder magazine was heavily fortified to prevent unauthorized access to the explosive contents.
The ship's powder magazine ignited, causing a catastrophic explosion that sank it.
The army spent weeks searching for the hidden powder magazine that contained their munitions.
The town's powder magazine was a constant source of anxiety for the residents, who feared an accidental explosion.
