powder
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
2
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
3
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
4
Ellipsis of powder snow; light, dry, fluffy snow.
5
Ellipsis of powder blue, a color.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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