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View synonyms for powder horn
powder horn
noun
- a powder flask made from the horn of a cow or ox.
powder horn
noun
- a powder flask consisting of the hollow horn of an animal
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Word History and Origins
Origin of powder horn1
First recorded in 1525–35
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Example Sentences
The theft also resulted in the loss of dozens of objects, some three centuries old, including a prayer book, a powder horn and antique guns and swords.
From New York Times
The powder horn and a small sharp hatchet hung at his belt and he carried the gun ready loaded on his shoulder.
From Literature
Oh, those troops were impressive-looking with all those belts and buckles and powder horns and bayonets and so forth dangling about their red uniforms.
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Displays will include churning butter, grinding corn, baking ash cakes, carving on powder horns, carding and spinning and other pioneer skills.
From Washington Times
The cartridge box and powder horn were also there.
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