| 单词 | powder gun |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspowder gun powder gun n. (a) a device for diffusing, projecting, or compelling powder; cf. powder blower n.; (b) a gun in which an explosive powder (as opposed to compressed air, etc.) is used as the propelling agent, esp. a muzzle-loading gun. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > state of being scattered or dispersed > [noun] > scattering in small particles or sprinkling > sprinkling with powder > device for dust-box1581 dredger1666 dredging-box1712 dredge-box1812 pulverizator1871 powder blower1875 powder gun1890 1890 Cent. Dict. Powder-gun, an instrument for diffusing insect-powder. 1977 ‘J. Gash’ Judas Pair xv. 186 There were the powder guns, but black powder is notorious unstable... I decided on the Barrat pair, although they were percussion. 1985 Guns & Ammo (Nexis) Jan. 39 If you would like the poster plus Allen Fire Arms' latest catalog of quality replica black powder and smokeless powder guns, send $5 postpaid. 2005 Industr. Paint & Powder (Nexis) 1 Apr. 48 The day will come when we will pick up a powder gun or liquid gun, trigger it and every ounce of powder or liquid will be applied to the substrate in the proper density. < as lemmas |
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