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to dust
01
to use a soft cloth or tool to clean and remove particles from the surface of objects, like furniture
Transitive: to dust a surface
Example
She regularly dusts the bookshelves to keep them free of accumulated dust.
Before guests arrive, it's customary to dust the surfaces in the living room for a clean appearance.
02
to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details
Transitive: to dust sth
Example
The artist dusted the canvas with charcoal to create a shadowy effect.
She dusted the old photograph with fine powder to give it an antique look.
03
to loosely distribute or scatter fine particles or substances over an area or surface
Transitive: to dust an area or surface
Example
The wind dusted the fields with sand from the nearby dunes.
She dusted the shelves with confetti for the party.
3.1
to lightly coat something with a fine substance, often for seasoning or flavoring
Transitive: to dust food with powdered ingredients
Example
She dusts the cupcakes with cocoa powder to give them an elegant finish.
He dusted the dessert plates with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
04
to be in trouble, especially due to one's own actions or mistakes
Example
He really dusted after missing the deadline for the project.
If you keep skipping class, you're going to get dusted with a detention.
Dust
01
the fine, dry particles of matter, such as dirt, earth, or pollen, that can be easily carried by the wind
Example
The old bookshelf was covered in a thick layer of dust.
The wind picked up the dust from the dirt road, creating a small whirlwind.
02
the fine particles that remain after something has been destroyed, broken up, or has decayed
Example
The demolition crew reduced the old warehouse to dust.
The once-grand statue had turned to dust over centuries of decay.
03
free microscopic particles of solid material
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