poudre — meaning in English

English meaning

• gunpowder noun An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.
• pounce verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
• powder noun A dry substance made of fine loose particles.

Senses

poudre is used for these senses in English:

• gunpowder An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
• pounce (historical) A type of fine powder, as of sandarac, or cuttlefish bone, sprinkled over wet ink to dry the ink after writing or on rough paper to smooth the writing surface.

pounce — full definition

1. verb To leap suddenly on something in order to seize it.
2. verb To seize an opportunity eagerly and without hesitation.
3. noun A sudden leaping attack.

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