dust
- n fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
the furniture was covered with dust - n the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
- n free microscopic particles of solid material
astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust - v remove the dust from
dust the cabinets - v rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image - v cover with a light dusting of a substance
dust the bread with flour - v distribute loosely
dust bowl
- n a region subject to dust storms; especially the central region of United States subject to dust storms in the 1930s
dust coat
- n a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles