1. [n]  any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
2. [n]  a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
3. [n]  a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
4. [v]  apply powder to, as of one's nose or other body parts

Powder
You've never experienced anything quite like "Powder" -- the uplifting, must-see hit that audiences and critics loved! Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as Powder struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do extraordinary things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him ... in ways they never could have imagined. Hollywood stars Jeff Goldblum ("Jurassic Park") and Mary Steenburgen ("Philadelphia") lead a top-notch cast in this unforgettable story of hope and wonder.

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1. \Pow"der\, n. [OE. poudre, pouldre, F. poudre, OF. also
   poldre, puldre, L. pulvis, pulveris: cf. pollen fine flour,
   mill dust, E. pollen. Cf. {Polverine}, {Pulverize}.]
   1. The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced
      by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it
      falls by decay; dust.
            Grind their bones to powder small.    --Shak.
   2. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.;
      gunpowder. See {Gunpowder}.
   {Atlas powder}, {Baking powder}, etc. See under {Atlas},
      {Baking}, etc.
   {Powder down} (Zo["o]l.), the peculiar dust, or exfoliation,
      of powder-down feathers.
   {Powder-down feather} (Zo["o]l.), one of a peculiar kind of
      modified feathers which sometimes form patches on certain
      parts of some birds. They have a greasy texture and a
      scaly exfoliation.
   {Powder-down patch} (Zo["o]l.), a tuft or patch of
      powder-down feathers.
   {Powder hose}, a tube of strong linen, about an inch in
      diameter, filled with powder and used in firing mines.
      --Farrow.
   {Powder hoy} (Naut.), a vessel specially fitted to carry
      powder for the supply of war ships. They are usually
      painted red and carry a red flag.
   {Powder magazine}, or {Powder room}. See {Magazine}, 2.
   {Powder mine}, a mine exploded by gunpowder. See {Mine}.
   {Powder monkey} (Naut.), a boy formerly employed on war
      vessels to carry powder; a powder boy.
   {Powder post}. See {Dry rot}, under {Dry}.
   {Powder puff}. See {Puff}, n.
   

2. \Pow"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Powdered}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Powdering}.] [F. poudrer.]
   1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into
      a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.
   2. To sprinkle with powder, or as with powder; to be
      sprinkle; as, to powder the hair.
            A circling zone thou seest Powdered with stars.
                                                  --Milton.
   3. To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat. [Obs.]
   

3. \Pow"der\, v. i.
   1. To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some
      salts powder easily.
   2. To use powder on the hair or skin; as, she paints and
      powders.