powder burn
noun
a skin burn caused by exploding gunpowder.
Origin of powder burn
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Words nearby powder burn
powassan encephalitis,
poway,
powder,
powder blue,
powder boy,
powder burn,
powder charge,
powder chest,
powder compact,
powder down,
powder flag
British Dictionary definitions for powder burn
powder burn
noun
a superficial burn of the skin caused by a momentary intense explosion, esp of gunpowder