HyperDic: powder_monkey

English > 1 sense of the expression powder monkey:
NOUNperson powder monkeysomeone who carries explosives (as from the magazine to the guns on board a warship)
English > powder monkey: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who carries explosives (as from the magazine to the guns on board a warship).
Broaderassistant, helper, help, supporterA person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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