powder dust
51dust — noun 1》 fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter. ↘any material in the form of tiny particles: coal dust. ↘literary a dead person s remains. 2》 an act of dusting. verb 1》 remove dust from the surface of.… …
52dust — 1. noun the desk was covered in dust Syn: dirt, grime, grit, powder, particles 2. verb 1) she dusted her mantelpiece Syn: wipe, clean, brush, sweep 2) dust the cake with icing sugar …
53dust-back — duster dust er (d[u^]st [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust. Specifically: (a) (Paper Making) A revolving wire cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc. (b) (Milling) A blowing machine for… …
54dust-back pitch — duster dust er (d[u^]st [ e]r), n. 1. One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust. Specifically: (a) (Paper Making) A revolving wire cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc. (b) (Milling) A blowing machine for… …
55Dust — Storms of sand and dust sometimes overtake Eastern travellers. They are very dreadful, many perishing under them. Jehovah threatens to bring on the land of Israel, as a punishment for forsaking him, a rain of powder and dust (Deut. 28:24).… …
56powder — pow|der1 [ paudər ] noun count or uncount ** a soft dry substance that looks like dust or sand: chili powder The detergent is sold in both liquid and powder forms. a. MAKEUP in the form of powder, used on your face or body powder pow|der 2 [… …
57powder — I pow•der [[t]ˈpaʊ dər[/t]] n. 1) matter reduced to fine, loose particles by crushing, grinding, disintegration, etc 2) a preparation in this form, as gunpowder or face powder 3) loose, usu. fresh snow that is not granular, wet, or packed 4) to… …
58dust*/ — [dʌst] noun [U] I very small pieces of dirt or another substance that form a layer on a surface or a cloud in the air The books were old and covered in dust.[/ex] He drove off, leaving us in a cloud of dust.[/ex] • let the dust settle to wait for …
59powder — 1. noun /paʊ.də(ɹ)/ a) 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. b) An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting,… …
60powder — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. particles, film, pulverulence, powderiness, explosive powder, medicinal powder, cosmetic powder; see also cosmetic , explosive , medicine 2 . • keep one s powder dry*, Syn. be ready, be prepared, alert oneself; see prepare… …
