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Powder box

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puff-boxnoun(dated) A box for holding cosmetic powder, with a puff for applying it.
powder-bagnoun(historical) A bag for gunpowder.
powder flasknounA small flask for carrying gunpowder.
powder kegnoun(figuratively) An explosive or otherwise volatile situation.
patch boxnoun(firearms) A lidded container fitted to a gun to hold the cloth patches used when shooting round shot.
pass boxnoun(military, historical) A box used to carry cartridges from the service magazine to the piece.
powderflasknounAlternative form of powder flask. [A small flask for carrying gunpowder.]
powder hornnounA tool, usually made from an animal's horn, used to load gunpowder into a gun or cannon.
powderhornnounAn unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.
snuffboxnounA small box or container to hold snuff or loose tobacco.
powderkegnounAlternative form of powder keg. [A barrel containing gunpowder.]
box of tricksnoun(figurative) Anything used to perform a specific task or achieve a particular goal; the means or apparatus used to accomplish something.
pill-boxnounAlternative form of pillbox. [A small box in which pills are kept.]
pillboxnounA small box in which pills are kept.
gunpowdernounAn explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
spiceboxnounAn ornamental box for keeping spices.
pouncet-boxnoun(historical) A box with a perforated lid, used to contain pounce or perfume.
poke boxnounA domestic container for miscellaneous items such as buttons, paper clips, and safety pins.
loadnounA burden; a weight to be carried.
powder puffnounA ball or pad of soft material used for the application of cosmetic powder to the face.

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