dust (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /dʌst/
Definition
Fine, dry powder made of earth or other matter.
Examples
A fine layer of dust covered the old books.
He wiped the dust off the table with a cloth.
The wind blew a cloud of dust into the air.
How to Use dust
- dust off (phrasal verb)
- To remove dust from something; to make something old or unused seem fresh again. — "He dusted off his old guitar and started playing."
- dust up (phrasal verb)
- To have a fight or argument. — "The two boys got into a dust up over the toy."
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