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Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant keep it secret. It's a reference to gunpowder, comparing a secret that might "blow up" if told.
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What does dry point site mean?
what means dry point
What does the prefix acri mean?
it means dry
What does ppmdv mean?
parts per million dry volume
What does extra dry martini mean?
It is a gin or vodka martini made with no vermouth
What part of speech is dry?
Dry can be a verb, an adjective, or a noun:'It was raining, so we had to dry the washing indoors.' (Verb)'The clothes were dry by the evening.' (Adjective)'His brothers could not have been more different: David was a dry, while Paul was an alcoholic.' (Noun)As a noun, the word is also used colloquially to mean the opposite of wet as a noun:'You've got soaked in the rain - come on into the dry!'
What does the cowboy slang 'dry gulch' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to ambush someone, especially from hiding in a gulch or gully. Often, dry gulching ended in death.
What does dry lunches mean in cockney slang?
the phrase "dry lunch" refers to someone or something that is boring,eg,"he,s a right dry lunch",theres no rhyming slang involved.Another phrase meaning the same thing is"he,s a right stale cake"
Why were swimming hats invented?
To keep your hair dry and stop any bugs getting into your hair. to keep your hair dry and to keep bugsout of your hair. To keep your hair dry and to keep bugs out of your hair To keep your hair dry and to keep bugs out of your hair
When was Keep Your Powder Dry created?
Keep Your Powder Dry was created in 1945-04.
What is the duration of Keep Your Powder Dry?
The duration of Keep Your Powder Dry is 1.55 hours.
What does it mean when dog has dry paw pads?
Dry the paw pads which are the paw print that is rough with a cloth or paper towels. I have 3 dogs and we keep a towel to clean and dry their paw pads after walks
What is the best way to keep cocaine fresh?
keep it sealed in a baggy and keep it in dry rice. keep it sealed in a bag and put the bag in dry rice.
What was the umbrella for?
To keep dry.
What is the wood in the bottom of a ship to keep cargo dry?
fardagewood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
How do you keep your pets cast dry?
You have to keep it dry so your pet wont get a rash on what ever part of the body your animal has the cast on it and you have to keep it dry by putting bandage around it or putting a bag around it!:)
If I keep my down comforter covered in a duvet does this mean that I don't have to get the comforter dry cleaned?
WHen kept in a Duvet a comforter will not need to be cleaned.
What is the functions of oils?
to keep the skin hydrated so it doesnt dry out. :) to keep the skin hydrated so it doesnt dry out. :)
