Definitions from Wiktionary (powder)

▸ noun:  The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
▸ noun:  (cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
▸ noun:  An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
▸ verb:  (intransitive) To use powder on the hair or skin.
▸ verb:  (intransitive) To turn into powder; to become powdery.
▸ verb:  (obsolete, transitive) To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
▸ verb:  (intransitive, slang) To depart suddenly; to "take a powder".
▸ noun:  A surname.
▸ noun:  (informal) Ellipsis of powder snow.; light, dry, fluffy snow. [Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing]
▸ noun:  Ellipsis of powder blue.; the colour powder blue. [A very pale blue colour.]

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