verb

pulverize

Pulverize (verb) means to crush something into fine powder or dust. Example: “The machine pulverizes rock into gravel.”

verb

To crush something into fine powder or dust.

"The machine pulverizes rock into gravel."

"Grind the spices until pulverized."

To defeat someone or something thoroughly and decisively.

"The champion pulverized his opponent in the third round."

How to Use Pulverize

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo crush into dust, or to utterly crush an opponent.

UK vs US

"Pulverise" is the standard British spelling; "pulverize" is American and also accepted by Oxford style.

Common pairings

pulverize into powder pulverize the competition

pulverized past tense, pulverizes singular

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The machine _____ rock into gravel.

From Latin pulverizare, from pulvis, "dust."

Origin: Latin

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What does “pulverize” mean?

The word “pulverize” means to crush something into fine powder or dust. In plain terms, to crush into dust, or to utterly crush an opponent.

How do you use “pulverize” in a sentence?

Here is “pulverize” used in a sentence: “The machine pulverizes rock into gravel.”

What part of speech is “pulverize”?

“Pulverize” is a verb.

Where does the word “pulverize” come from?

The word “pulverize” comes from Latin. From Latin pulverizare, from pulvis, "dust.".

How many meanings does “pulverize” have?

“Pulverize” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crush something into fine powder or dust.

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