Powder Monkey is a novel by
The sequel in the "Adventures of Sam Wichall" series is "Prison Ship".
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Powder monkey — Powder Pow der, n. [OE. poudre, pouldre, F. poudre, OF. also poldre, puldre, L. pulvis, pulveris: cf. pollen fine flour, mill dust, E. pollen. Cf. {Polverine}, {Pulverize}.] 1. The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
powder monkey — n. 1. Historical a boy who carried powder from the magazine to the guns aboard a man of war ☆ 2. a person who works with explosives, as in oil fields … English World dictionary
powder monkey — n. a specialist in the use of dynamite. (See also grease monkey.) □ I won’t stay around while the powder monkey is working. □ How long do powder monkeys usually live? … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
powder monkey — noun a) An explosives expert. A person who sets explosives. Snowbird has been amending its reputation as a destination primarily for the steep and deep skiers and powder monkeys. Off the Baby Thunder lift in 1995, the resort has a largely… … Wiktionary
powder monkey — noun 1》 historical a boy employed on a sailing warship to carry powder to the guns. 2》 N. Amer. a person who works with explosives … English new terms dictionary
powder monkey — /ˈpaʊdə mʌŋki/ (say powduh mungkee) noun 1. a boy formerly employed on warships, etc., to carry powder. 2. a person in charge of explosives in any operation requiring their use …
powder monkey — noun Date: 1682 a person who carries or has charge of explosives (as in blasting operations) … New Collegiate Dictionary
powder monkey — 1. (formerly) a boy employed on warships to carry gunpowder from the magazine to the guns. 2. powderman (def. 1). [1675 85] * * * … Universalium
powder monkey — person who works with explosives; person who worked on a warship and carried gunpowder … English contemporary dictionary
powder monkey — pow′der mon key n. cvb a person in charge of explosives, as in a demolition crew • Etymology: 1675–85 … From formal English to slang
