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Powder

noun
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 13.0

Definitions

1.nounThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
2.nounA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
3.nounAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
4.verbTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
5.verbTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
"to powder one's hair"
6.verbTo use powder on the hair or skin.
7.verbTo turn into powder; to become powdery.
8.verbTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
9.nounA very pale blue colour.
10.nounFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."

Synonyms

comminutegrindpoundpulverizetrituratepowpowderpowderizegunpowderashdriedwildfire

Rhymes With

chowdergunpowderclam chowderproudercorn chowderfish chowderallowed heraloud her
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