Pow'der-chĕst, n.
n. 1. A small box, or case, charged with powder, old nails, &c., fastened to the side of a ship, to be discharged at an enemy attempting to board. 2. A chest for holding gunpowder on board a ship.
n. 1. A small box, or case, charged with powder, old nails, &c., fastened to the side of a ship, to be discharged at an enemy attempting to board. 2. A chest for holding gunpowder on board a ship.