powder
/ˈpaʊdər/
verb
- To cover or sprinkle something with a dry, fine substance.
- The baker powdered the cake with a layer of sugar.
- She powdered her baby's bottom before putting on a diaper.
- He powdered his hands with chalk before lifting the heavy barbell.
- To reduce something to a powder by crushing or grinding.
- The factory powders minerals for use in cosmetics.
- The machine powders the grains into a fine flour.
- You can powder dried herbs using a mortar and pestle.
noun
- A dry, soft substance made of very small particles, often used in cooking, cosmetics, or cleaning.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.
- She sprinkled a little powder on her face to reduce shine.
- After the explosion, a fine gray powder covered everything.
- Gunpowder, an explosive substance used in firearms and fireworks.
- Old cannons used black powder to fire projectiles.
- Fireworks are made with a special type of powder that burns brightly.
- The soldiers kept their powder dry during the long march.