English · Common Verbs
dust
/dʌst/
[/dʌst/]
remove fine dirt
Intermediateverb, noun
Definition
To clean the fine dry dirt from surfaces. As a noun, that fine dry dirt itself.
Example
I need to dust the shelves.
I need to dust the shelves.
Etymology
From Old English 'dust' (dust, powder).
How & Where It’s Used
Common cleaning verb and noun for surfaces around the home.