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pow·der
 powder
- pronunciation:
- paU
d
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- take a powder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a mass of fine, loose particles derived from a solid material that has been ground, crushed, or the like.
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| definition 2: |
something that is produced in this form, such as gunpowder or baking powder.
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| definition 3: |
very fine, light snow.
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| phrase: |
take a powder |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
powdered, powdering, powders |
| definition 1: |
to dust or sprinkle with or as if with powder.
She powdered her face.- similar words:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
to pulverize or grind into a powder.
- similar words:
- pulverize
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| related words: |
grind, mill |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to apply powder as a cosmetic.
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| definition 2: |
to become a powder; be pulverized.
- similar words:
- pulverize
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| related words: |
grind |
| derivation: |
powderer (n.) |
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