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powdering

/ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/

powderingnoun

powderings

Translations

poudrageTerme courant pour l’action ou le processus d’appliquer de la poudre.

The powdering of the actor's face was done meticulously before the performance.

Le poudrage du visage de l’acteur a été effectué méticuleusement avant la représentation.

Additional translations

couche de poudrePour une fine couche ou un léger dépôt de poudre ; souvent dans un contexte descriptif.

Definitions

The act or process of applying powder to a surface or object.

The powdering of the actor's face was done meticulously before the performance.

A light dusting or covering of powder.

There was a fine powdering of snow on the ground after the night's snowfall.

Synonyms

powderinggerund / present participle

/ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/

Used attributively before a noun to denote items intended for applying powder.

Translations

à poudreSe dit d’un accessoire ou d’un outil destiné à l’application de poudre.

She tucked a powdering puff into her handbag.

Elle a glissé une houppette à poudre dans son sac à main.

Definitions

Intended for or used in applying cosmetic or other kinds of powder.

She tucked a powdering puff into her handbag.

Synonyms

powderverb

powdering

ing-form

powdered

Past Simple

powdered

Past Participle

powdering

ing-form

/ˈpaʊdə/

/ˈpaʊdər/

Translations

poudrer

She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.

Elle a poudré son visage avant de monter sur scène pour réduire la brillance.

réduire en poudre

He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.

Il a réduit les épices en poudre à l'aide d'un mortier et d'un pilon pour la recette.

Definitions

To apply a fine, dry substance to a surface, typically to reduce shine or moisture.

She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.

To reduce a substance to a fine, dry form by crushing or grinding.

He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.

Synonyms

powdernoun

Definitions

A dry, bulk solid composed of a large number of very fine particles that may flow freely when shaken or tilted.

She sprinkled some talcum powder on the baby's skin to keep it dry.

Any dry substance in very fine particles that is used as an ingredient in cooking or baking.

The recipe called for a tablespoon of cocoa powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.

A loose, dry substance that is used as a cosmetic to give a matte finish to the skin.

She applied a light dusting of face powder to set her makeup.

A type of explosive used in firearms and fireworks.

The old musket was loaded with gunpowder before firing.

Loose, fine, freshly fallen snow, regarded as ideal for skiing or snowboarding.

Skiers rushed to the slopes to enjoy the fresh powder after the overnight storm.

(slang) An illicit powdered drug, especially cocaine.

He was arrested for carrying powder in his jacket pocket.

powderadjective

Definitions

Occurring before another noun to denote that the thing described is made up of or resembles fine, dry particles.

Fresh powder snow covered the mountain overnight.