Overview of noun powder

The noun powder has 3 senses

• powder, pulverization, pulverisation -- (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)


• gunpowder, powder -- (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks)


• powder -- (any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)

Overview of verb powder

The verb powder has 2 senses

• powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise -- (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains")


• powder -- (apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig")