English Explanatory Dictionary

powder-post

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The resultant or residual powder as a result of worm-eaten wood.
  2. The damaged condition of wood reduced to powder as a result of wood-boring larvae.
  3. The condition of being reduced to a lesser or weakened state.

Word forms

powder-post

Derived words

powder-posted powder-post beetle
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