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 dust dust /ˈdʌst/

noun

  1. () Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air  ( dust )
    fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
     The furniture was covered with dust
    the furniture was covered with dust
  2. () The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up  ( detritus , junk , rubble , debris , dust )
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
      After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
    After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
  3. Free microscopic particles of solid material  ( dust )
    free microscopic particles of solid material
     Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust
    astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust

verb

  1. () Remove the dust from  ( dust )
    remove the dust from
     Dust the cabinets
    dust the cabinets
  2. () Rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape  ( dust )
    rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
     The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image
    The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image
  3. Distribute loosely  ( dot , dust , disperse , scatter , sprinkle )
    distribute loosely
     He scattered gun powder under the wagon
    He scattered gun powder under the wagon
  4. Cover with a light dusting of a substance  ( dust )
    cover with a light dusting of a substance
     Dust the bread with flour
    dust the bread with flour