Definitions

1. noun

A personal name, particularly a surname. It can also refer to a hill or a ridge, especially one covered in grass or moss.

“She’s a Powell by birth.”

2. verb

To cover (a surface) with a layer of powder, typically to create a surface for painting or to apply a dusting of powder to the skin, especially for cosmetic purposes.

“The artist decided to powder the model’s face for the photo shoot.”