Meaning of the word dust in English

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dust

US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
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Noun

1.

fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on surfaces or carried in the air

Example:
The old books were covered in a thick layer of dust.
A cloud of dust rose as the car drove away.

Verb

1.

remove dust from the surface of something

Example:
She needs to dust the shelves every week.
He carefully dusted the antique furniture.
2.

sprinkle (a powder or similar substance) over a surface

Example:
She dusted the cake with powdered sugar.
The baker dusted the counter with flour.
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