Definition of powder
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder
2
: to reduce or convert to powder
3
: to hit very hard
Definition of powder (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: matter in a finely divided state : particulate matter
2a
: a preparation in the form of fine particles especially for medicinal or cosmetic use
b
: fine dry light snow
3
: any of various solid explosives used chiefly in gunnery and blasting
— see also take a powder
Powder
geographical nameDefinition of Powder (Entry 3 of 3)
1
river 150 miles (241 kilometers) long in eastern Oregon flowing into the Snake River
2
river 375 miles (604 kilometers) long in northern Wyoming and southeastern Montana flowing north into the Yellowstone River
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The first known use of powder was in the 14th century
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