powder flask

American  

noun

1. a small flask of gunpowder formerly carried by soldiers and hunters.

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powder flask British  

noun

1. a small flask or case formerly used to carry gunpowder

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Etymology

Origin of powder flask

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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powder flask

Inside are more crucifixes, a matching pair of pistols, a brass powder flask, holy water, a Gothic Bible, a wooden mallet, a stake, brass candlesticks and rosary beads.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2022

He turned back regretting that he had taken so many unnecessary steps, when his eye fell upon "Erie" running toward him with great speed holding the powder flask in his mouth.

From The Pearl Box Containing One Hundred Beautiful Stories for Young People by

"Fred," I said, "did you put your powder flask in your pocket?"

From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by Champney, James Wells

He pulled a powder flask from his pocket, and, shaking it at the ear of the savage, offered it to him, at the same time pointing to the partridges and to his own open mouth.

From Wrecked but not Ruined by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

"Murderous weapon, and bloodthirsty shooter"—some old-fashioned gunners of to-day will say, just as our grandfathers spoke when breechloaders came in, and that delightful pastime with ramrod and wads, powder flask and shot belt went out.

From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)