"powdermaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: powdermakers [plural]
Etymology: powder + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|powder|maker}} powder + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} powdermaker (plural powdermakers)
  1. A person or company that makes gunpowder. Categories (topical): Occupations
    Sense id: en-powdermaker-en-noun-3jOZFaqk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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