HyperDic: powder_keg

English > 2 senses of the expression powder keg:
NOUNstatepowder kega potentially explosive state
artifactpowder kegkeg (usually made of metal) for gunpowder or blasting powder
English > powder keg: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA potentially explosive state.
BroaderdangerA cause of pain or injury or loss
Spanishpolvorín
Catalanpolvorí
English > powder keg: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningkeg (usually made of metal) for gunpowder or blasting powder.
Broaderkegsmall cask or barrel
Spanishpolvorín

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