powder magazine
The term 'powder magazine' dates back to the early 1700s and is crucial for the safe storage of explosive materials.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A building or room designed to store gunpowder, ammunition, or other explosives safely.
Example
- The fort's powder magazine was heavily guarded to prevent any accidents.
- Soldiers transported the gunpowder to the powder magazine for secure storage.
C1Figurative
(informal)A situation or individual that is potentially very dangerous or likely to cause trouble.
Example
- The political climate was a powder magazine, ready to explode at any moment.
- His volatile temper made him a powder magazine in stressful situations.
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