BEPOWDERING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word bepowdering. (close relations)
Definition of BEPOWDERING
Best Alternative Words for BEPOWDERING
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coating | nounn | |||||||
noun • a thin layer covering something • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • a heavy fabric suitable for coats • the work of applying something | ||||||||
sprinkling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) • the act of sprinkling or splashing water | ||||||||
dusting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air • the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up • free microscopic particles of solid material verb • remove the dust from • rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape • cover with a light dusting of a substance • distribute loosely | ||||||||
powdering | verbv | |||||||
noun • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks • any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • apply powder to |