Word Meaning

powder definition and meaning

n. The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust.
n. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder. See Gunpowder.
v. t. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.
v. t. To sprinkle with powder, or as with powder; to be sprinkle; as, to powder the hair.
v. t. To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
v. i. To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts powder easily.
v. i. To use powder on the hair or skin; as, she paints and powders.

Crossword clues for powder

- Mass of dry loose particles
- Talcum ..
- Thick dry snow