powder monkey
(formerly) a boy employed on warships to carry gunpowder from the magazine to the guns.
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The powder monkey rushed up with the fire, and then the cannon began to bark, I tell you.
From Farm House to the White House | William M. ThayerBut his station in action was on the forecastle, where he was powder-monkey for the two forward guns.
Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 | James BarnesNo wonder that the poor illiterate powder-monkey was unable to see the difference in the degree of guilt.
The Cruise of the "Lively Bee" | John De MorganNo one ever got a more royal welcome than did Bob, the powder-monkey, on his return to the Lively Bee.
The Cruise of the "Lively Bee" | John De MorganA small crew was placed in charge, commanded by Tempest, and included the powder-monkey, our old friend Bob.
The Cruise of the "Lively Bee" | John De Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for powder monkey
(formerly) a boy who carried powder from the magazine to the guns on warships
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