powder

A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles.

Any of various preparations in the form of powder, as certain cosmetics and medicines.

A dry explosive mixture, such as gunpowder.

Light dry snow.

To turn into or produce as a powder.

To put powder on.

To strew or ornament with small objects or flecks.

(keep (one’s) powder dry) To be ready for a challenge with little warning.

(take a powder) To make a quick departure; run away.

To reduce to powder; pulverize; triturate; pound, grind, or rub to fine particles.