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Gunpowder
Explosive Connotation![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Often implies violence or danger when used metaphorically. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/fE3hbrZv5NfLBz0xokFafxSjQo.webp)
Historical Importance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Understanding its role in history helps grasp its power and use in literature. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8Gwxvn3rdIo5gXfT8NXXg6yOJlI.webp)
Cultural References![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Appears in idioms or phrases related to excitement or explosive situations. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/e7pkp9f7VKSn4XM4z6geaze4.webp)