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The correct spelling is powder.
How to pronounce powder
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
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The correct spelling is powder. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. For example: "to powder one's hair"
Usage Examples
“to powder one's hair”
“Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- 2.A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- 3.An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
- 4.A very pale blue colour.
- 5.Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
verb
- 1.To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
- 2.To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
- 3.To use powder on the hair or skin.
- 4.To turn into powder; to become powdery.
- 5.To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
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