Powder Monkey (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who carries explosives (as from the magazine to the guns on board a warship).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young boy was assigned the hazardous duty of powder monkey on the warship, responsible for carrying gunpowder from the magazine to the cannons.
- During the naval battle, the powder monkey's quick thinking and agility allowed him to dodge enemy fire as he delivered the explosives to the gun crews.
- The powder monkey's job was not only physically demanding but also required great care, as a single spark could ignite the gunpowder and cause a catastrophic explosion.
- As the warship sailed into battle, the powder monkey stood ready, his leather bucket filled with gunpowder, prepared to make the perilous journey to the guns.
- The powder monkey's bravery was recognized by the ship's captain, who commended him for his role in helping to defeat the enemy vessel.