dust

US /dʌst/

UK /dʌst/

A2

verb

  • To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
  • To wipe something to remove dirt

noun

  • Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces

Examples

The tractor came up the track in a cloud of dust. There was a layer of fine dust on the table.

Remove any particles of dust on the surface of the paint. microscopic specks of dust