Powder ¹

Definition: The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust.

Powder ²

Definition: An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder. See Gunpowder.

Powder ³

Definition: To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.

Powder ⁴

Definition: To sprinkle with powder, or as with powder; to be sprinkle; as, to powder the hair.

Powder ⁵

Definition: To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

Powder ⁶

Definition: To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts powder easily.

Powder ⁷

Definition: To use powder on the hair or skin; as, she paints and powders.

powder ⁸

Definition: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder

powder ⁹

Definition: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

powder ¹⁰

Definition: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

powder ¹¹

Definition: apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"

powder ¹²

Definition: make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains"