powder charge

noun

1. propellant ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of powder charge¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

On a second test, Lame was ramming the powder charge when sparks from Scanland’s torch inadvertently ignited it and the cannon fired, severely burning Lame’s face and sending the ramrod through his arm before it penetrated a tree a block away.

From Seattle Times

The black powder charge exploded and spit the bullet toward Lincoln’s head.

From Literature

The planes also dropped 20 smaller bombs that only had black powder charge.

From Washington Times

The planes also dropped 20 smaller bombs that only had black powder charge.

From Seattle Times

After I fired, the black powder charge in my gun threw up such a thick fog of blue smoke that I couldn’t see through it.

From Literature