powdering

More like the noise of powdering an iron bar on a nutmeg-grater, suggested Brittle.

As the last, but reducing the gall to dryness, and then powdering it.

On comes the dust-cloud, powdering up from the road at each hoof-stroke as the horseman advances at a canter.

Powdering a little pepper and neglecting that in the morning paper is one way to begin the day.

Fine snow was sifting through the trees, powdering the ground and drifting against him.