powder flask

a small flask of gunpowder formerly carried by soldiers and hunters.

Origin of powder flask

First recorded in 1745–55

Every man had his musket and powder-flask; and there were several periods when it was not safe even to go to church unarmed.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume XI |John Lord
On examining, however, my powder-flask, what was my dismay to find that I had only five or six charges at the utmost.

Dick Onslow |W.H.G. Kingston
His gun was under his hand, and his powder-flask and his little bag of shot.

A Maid of the Silver Sea |John Oxenham
A powder-flask was immediately produced, from which the skipper hastily charged the pistol, and rammed down the shining bullet.

The Young Fur Traders |R.M. Ballantyne

At once "Powder-flask" rises and takes hold of the huntsman's coat.

Games For All Occasions |Mary E. Blain

powder flask

a small flask or case formerly used to carry gunpowder