English dictionary

dust

/d/@/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

noun.substance

Examples
The furniture was covered with dust.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

noun.substance

Synonyms debris detritus junk rubble

Source: WordNet 3.0
free microscopic particles of solid material

noun.substance

Examples
Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled to minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust.

noun

Source: webster1913

remove the dust from

verb.contact

Examples
Dust the cabinets.

Source: WordNet 3.0
rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

verb.contact

Examples
The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image.

Source: WordNet 3.0
cover with a light dusting of a substance

verb.contact

Examples
Dust the bread with flour.

Source: WordNet 3.0
distribute loosely

verb.contact

Synonyms disperse dot scatter sprinkle

Source: WordNet 3.0
To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.

verb

Source: webster1913