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单词 powder horn
释义

powder horn

noun

: a flask for carrying gunpowder
especially : one made of the horn of an ox or cow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Allan scoffs at Ian's antiquated bow and arrow, favoring his trusty rifle and really cool powder horn. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2022 The drama doesn't end there; later in the evening, Richard Brown and his cohorts arrive to accuse Allan Christie of stealing a powder horn (a container for gun powder). Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2022 Later, Brown arrives at Fraser’s Ridge to arrest Allan for stealing a powder horn. Sharareh Drury, Variety, 6 Mar. 2022 Earlier this year, a rare powder horn that belonged to an African American soldier killed in the Revolutionary War went on display at the Museum of the American Revolution. Fox News, 25 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

powder horn

noun

: a cow or ox horn made into a container for carrying gunpowder
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