powder chest

pow·der chest

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-der chest]
- /ˈpaʊ dər tʃɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-der chest]
- /ˈpaʊ dər tʃɛst/

Definition of powder chest words

noun powder chest a small wooden box containing a charge of powder, old nails, scrap iron, etc., formerly secured over the side of a ship and exploded on the attempt of an enemy to board. 1

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Parts of speech for Powder chest

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powder chest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

powder chest usage trend in Literature

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