Powder Horn (Noun)
Meaning
Container for carrying gunpowder; made of the hollow horn of an animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The frontiersman carried his gunpowder in a traditional powder horn made from a hollowed-out bull's horn.
- The powder horn hung from his belt, a convenient container for carrying his rifle's ammunition.
- To ensure his musket was always ready, he kept a small reserve of gunpowder in a leather pouch attached to his powder horn.
- During the reenactment, the historical interpreter used a powder horn to load his flintlock rifle.
- A beautifully crafted powder horn adorned the wall of the museum, a testament to the era's intricate craftsmanship.