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dust

dust

 
 
pronunciation:
duhst
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: tiny, dry pieces of dirt or other material that is in the air and collects on surfaces.
He swept the dust under the rug.
 
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part of speech: verb
inflections: dusts, dusting, dusted
definition: to clean tiny pieces of dirt from a surface.
I dusted all the shelves.
 
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  • dust bag:
    a bag that you attach to a vacuum cleaner to hold dust.
  • dust cloth:
    a cloth for wiping dust.
  • dustpan:
    a pan that you sweep dust into.
  • dusty:
    covered in dust.
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