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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- take a powder
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a mass of fine, loose particles derived from a solid material that has been ground, crushed, or the like.
This foot powder is made of crushed talc.
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| definition 2: |
a created substance that has the appearance and texture of a ground or crushed powder but is not derived from a solid material.
Add a teaspoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients.Gun powder was invented in China. |
| definition 3: |
a cosmetic made of pressed powder and a coloring agent that is used on the face to reduce shine and cover blemishes or other undesired items.
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| definition 4: |
very fine, light, dry snow.
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| definition 5: |
(outdated) a drug in the form of a powder, meant to be dissolved in liquid and taken by mouth.
She took a sleeping powder and went to bed. |
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| phrase: |
take a powder |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
powders, powdering, powdered |
| definition 1: |
to dust or sprinkle with or as if with powder.
She powdered her face.- similar words:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
to pulverize or grind into a powder.
- similar words:
- pulverize
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| related words: |
grind, mill |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to apply powder as a cosmetic.
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| definition 2: |
to become a powder; be pulverized.
- similar words:
- pulverize
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| related words: |
grind |
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| derivation: |
powderer (n.) |
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