powder

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Synonyms: power, ponder, powter, jowder, polder, podder, lowder, sowder, poder, powdr

Antonyms: power, ponder, powter, jowder, polder, podder, lowder, sowder, poder, powdr

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Noun

1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; [[dust]].
2. {{lb|en|cosmetics}} A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
3. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; [[gunpowder]].
4. {{lb|en|informal}} {{ellipsis of|en|powder snow}}; light, dry, fluffy [[snow]].
5. {{ellipsis of|en|powder blue|addl=a color}}.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To reduce to fine [[particle]]s; to [[pound]], [[grind]], or [[rub]] into a [[#Noun|powder]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To sprinkle with [[#Noun|powder]], or as if with [[#Noun|powder]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To use [[#Noun|powder]] on the hair or skin.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To turn into [[#Noun|powder]]; to become [[powdery]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[sprinkle]] with [[salt]]; to [[corn]], as [[meat]].
6. {{lb|en|intransitive|slang}} To depart suddenly; to "[[take a powder]]".

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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