powder

noun

1. any dry substance in the form of very fine, dustlike particles, produced by crushing, grinding, etc.
2. a specific kind of powder: bath powder, face powder
3. 1. a drug in the form of powder
   2. a dose of this
4. 1. gunpowder

   2. Origin: prob. in reference to swift explosion of powder

      Slang a sudden or impulsive rush: obs. or Brit. dial. except in the slang phrase ☆ , to run away; leave
5. fine, light, powdery snow, considered best for skiing

Origin: ME poudre < OFr < L pulvis (gen. pulveris), dust: see pollen

transitive verb

1. to sprinkle or cover with or as with powder
2. to apply cosmetic powder to (the body, face, etc.)
3. to make into powder; pulverize

intransitive verb

1. to be made into powder
2. to use powder as a cosmetic