Meaning of powder in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

• A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

• An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

verb

• To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

• To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

  Example: to powder one's hair

• To use powder on the hair or skin.

• To turn into powder; to become powdery.

• To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

noun

• A very pale blue colour.

noun

• Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

  Example: Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.