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

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

For powder flask they used a hollow gourd, which was first dried in the sun.

From On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. by Masefield, John

Half unconsciously his fingers had been toying with a powder flask lying on the table before him, and a small portion of its contents had fallen into his palm.

From The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts by Bentley, Charles S.

“We’ll see,” replied Fritz, taking up the fowling piece and slinging a powder flask and shot case round his neck.

From Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes by Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy)

He laid a worn leather powder flask beside the pistol, and tapped upon the table triumphantly.

From Ensign Knightley and Other Stories by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)