POWDER
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
12
Scrabble
13
WWF
P(3) O(1) W(4) D(2) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
noun
- The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
verb
- To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
- To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.“to powder one's hair”
- To use powder on the hair or skin.
- To turn into powder; to become powdery.
- To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
noun
- A very pale blue colour.
noun
- Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing“Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”
Source: Wiktionary
