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1. dust

noun. ['ˈdʌst'] fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air.

Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. dust-covered

adjective. covered with a layer of dust.

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3. dust

noun. ['ˈdʌst'] the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up.

Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. dust

verb. ['ˈdʌst'] remove the dust from.

Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. dust

verb. ['ˈdʌst'] rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape.

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Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. dust

verb. ['ˈdʌst'] cover with a light dusting of a substance.

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Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. dust

noun. ['ˈdʌst'] free microscopic particles of solid material.

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Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. dust

verb. ['ˈdʌst'] distribute loosely.

Etymology

  • dust (English)
  • dust (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • dust (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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