Definitions for powder
Overview of noun powder
The noun powder has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (15) powder, pulverization, pulverisation
(a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)
2. (6) 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)
3. (1) 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? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise
(make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains")
2. powder
(apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig")
