To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
To become bruised.
To fight with the fists; to box.
To impair (gin) by shaking rather than stirring.
To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
To harm or injure.
Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
To turn into powder; to become powdery.
To depart suddenly; to "take a powder".
To use powder on the hair or skin.
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.