powderer

Variant of powder

powder definition

pow·der (po̵udər)

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
    1. a drug in the form of powder
    2. a dose of this
    1. gunpowder
    2. Etymology: prob. in reference to swift explosion of powder

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

Etymology: 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

Related Forms:

powder Idioms

keep one's powder dry

Etymology: in reference to gunpowder

Slang to be ready for action

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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