English dictionary

powder

/'p/AU/d/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.substance

Synonyms pulverisation pulverization

Source: WordNet 3.0
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

noun.substance

Synonyms gunpowder

Source: WordNet 3.0
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust.

noun

Source: webster1913

make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

verb.change

Synonyms powderise powderize pulverise pulverize

Source: WordNet 3.0
apply powder to

verb.body

Examples
She powdered her nose.

The King wears a powdered wig.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts <i>powder</i> easily.

verb

Source: webster1913