Definition of Dust
Dust
dust
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
tiny minute particles that are considered waste and unimportant;
e.g. The heavy winds across the plains brought a huge cloud of dust towards the town.
(noun)
a confusion, disturbance, or otherwise upset;
e.g. He was told to let the dust settle before addressing the crowd again.
(noun)
to sprinkle in the form of dust;
e.g. She was instructed to dust the cookies with a bit of sugar.
(verb)
to make free of dust;
e.g. She used polish and a cloth to dust her furniture.
(verb)
to secure a win;
e.g. She left him in the dust during the race.
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