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1powder
verb pow·der \ˈpau̇-dər\
: to put powder on (your face or body)
pow·deredpow·der·ing \ˈpau̇-d(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of POWDER
transitive verb
1
: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder
2
: to reduce or convert to powder
3
: to hit very hard
intransitive verb
1
: to become powder
2
: to apply cosmetic powder
— pow·der·er \-dər-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of POWDER
13th century
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Rhymes with POWDER
2powder
noun, often attributive
: a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something
: a very fine, dry substance that is put on your body or face especially to make it dry or less shiny
: snow that is very light and dry
Full Definition of POWDER
1
: matter in a finely divided state : particulate matter
2
a : a preparation in the form of fine particles especially for medicinal or cosmetic use b : fine dry light snow
3
: any of various solid explosives used chiefly in gunnery and blasting
— pow·der·less \-ləs\ adjective
— pow·der·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of POWDER
Middle English poudre, from Anglo-French pudre, podre, from Latin pulver-, pulvis dust; probably akin to Sanskrit palāva chaff
First Known Use: 14th century
Powder
geographical name Pow·der \ˈpau̇-dər\
Definition of POWDER
1
river 150 miles (241 kilometers) E Oregon flowing into the Snake
2
river 375 miles (604 kilometers) N Wyoming & SE Montana flowing N into the Yellowstone
POWDER[1] Defined for Kids
1powder
verb pow·der \ˈpau̇-dər\
pow·deredpow·der·ing
Definition of POWDER for Kids
1
: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with fine particles of something <The cookies were powdered with sugar.>
2
: to reduce or change to powder
2powder
noun
Definition of POWDER for Kids
1
: a dry substance made up of fine particles <The stone was crushed into powder.>
2
: something (as a food, medicine, or cosmetic) made in or changed to the form of a powder <garlic powder>
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Medical Dictionary
powder
noun pow·der \ˈpau̇d-ər\
Medical Definition of POWDER
: a product in the form of discrete usually fine particles; specifically : a medicine or medicated preparation in the form of a powder <antiseptic powder> <digestive powder>
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