1. Plural of powderman; workers or soldiers responsible for handling, storing, or distributing gunpowder or explosives.
Usage: historical; military
2. Workers employed in mining or construction who prepare and detonate explosive charges.
Usage: occupational

Examples

• The powdermen on the naval ship carefully managed the ship's ammunition stores.
• During the Civil War, powdermen were essential to maintaining the army's supply of gunpowder.
• The mining operation employed experienced powdermen to safely detonate charges in the quarry.
• Powdermen in the arsenal worked under strict safety protocols to prevent accidents.
• The fort's powdermen kept detailed records of all explosives in their care.