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Definition dust in British English

dust verb

verb
/dʌst/
1

to wipe the dust off the surface of something such as furniture

Example

I'll just dust the table.

Example

Elaine has already hoovered and dusted.

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
2

to put a thin layer of powder on something

Example

Dust the work surface with flour.

Synonyms and related words
carpet paper plaster
Definition dust in British English

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