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单词 powder boy
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powder boy


noun

powder monkey (def. 1).

Origin of powder boy

First recorded in 1795–1805

Words nearby powder boy

powan, Powassan encephalitis, Poway, powder, powder blue, powder boy, powder burn, powder charge, powder chest, powder compact, powder down
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Example sentences from the Web for powder boy

  • The Powder-boy returns the spare powder and the passing-boxes to the magazine.

    Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.|Bureau of Ordnance, USN
  • Powder-boy, bring two eight-inch canister as soon as possible.

    Frank Before Vicksburg|Harry Castlemon
  • Midshipman Farragut acted as captains aid, quarter-gunner, powder-boy, and anything that was required of him.

    Pike & Cutlass|George Gibbs
  • The watchers upon the Cygnet, from Captain to least powder-boy, drew quick breath.

    Sir Mortimer|Mary Johnston
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