n. 1 dust; talc I couldn't remember whether the jar contained cornflour or baking powder She dabbed her body all over with scented powder. 2 take a (run-out) powder. run away, abscond, escape, vanish, disappear, Slang Brit scarper, do a moonlight flit, US take it on the lam The cops are coming, so I'm taking a powder
v. 3 pulverize, bray, grind, crush, pound, granulate, triturate, comminute, levigate The rocks must first be crushed, then powdered 4 sprinkle, besprinkle, dust, dredge, cover, coat Lightly powder the top of the cake with icing sugar, and it is ready to serve