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powderman

[ pou-der-man, -muhn ]

noun

, plural pow·der·men [pou, -der-men, -m, uh, n].
  1. a person in charge of explosives, especially in a demolition crew.
  2. Slang. a safe-cracker who uses explosives to open safes.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of powderman1

First recorded in 1660–70; powder 1 + man
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Example Sentences

To reduce from 24 men and Powderman to 20, omit four highest numbers.

Powderman returns spare powder and passing-box to the magazine.

If the Powderman is disabled the highest number takes his place.

Half the men composing a gun's crew, excluding the Powderman or Boy, are to be Boarders.

To reduce from 20 men and Powderman to 16 men and Powderman, omit four next highest numbers.

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