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1.NounThe fine particles which are the result of reducing a 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.NounEllipsis of powder snow; light, dry, fluffy snow.
5.NounEllipsis of powder blue, a color.
6.VerbTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
7.VerbTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."to powder one's hair"
8.VerbTo use powder on the hair or skin.
9.VerbTo turn into powder; to become powdery.
10.VerbTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
11.VerbTo depart suddenly; to "take a powder".