A train of powder connecting a fuse with a charge for detonation.

(colloquial) Not worth the time or effort.

A picric acid-based explosive.

(criminology) Any fine powder used in dusting for fingerprints by crime scene investigators and others in law enforcement.

A box or crate for carrying or holding powder of various kinds but usually applied to gunpowder.

plural of powder-bag

A bag for gunpowder. / (formerly) A woman's accessory in the form of a small bag containing cosmetic powder.

Synonym of James's powder

A food supplement created to provide a greater share of protein than natural nutrition.

(cooking, historical) A medieval spice mixture similar to powder-douce, but incorporating more pungent flavours such as pepper.