giant-powder

A miner uses giant-powder to break apart a large rock.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of explosive: "giant-powder" refers to a powerful explosive substance, typically a dynamite variant, used for blasting and demolition.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The miners used giant-powder to break through the hard rock. (A strong explosive for industrial blasting.)
  • Giant-powder was once a common tool in quarrying operations. (A historical explosive material.)

Advanced Usage

• "to charge with giant-powder": to load an explosive charge with this substance.
  • The crew charged the borehole with giant-powder before detonation. (They filled the hole with the explosive.)

Variants and Related Words

• Giant (adj): extremely large or powerful.

  • The explosion was of giant proportions. (Very large scale.)

• Powder (n): a substance in the form of fine dry particles.

  • Gunpowder is a type of explosive powder. (A different explosive material.)

Synonyms

• Dynamite: a high explosive often used in construction and mining.
• Explosive: a substance that can cause a rapid release of energy and gas.

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