Meaning of the word dusting in English

What does dusting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dusting

US /ˈdʌs.tɪŋ/

UK /ˈdʌs.tɪŋ/

the action of removing dust from the surface of something

Example:

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She finished the dusting and then started vacuuming.

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The old books needed a good dusting.

Synonym:

wiping cleaning sweeping

a light sprinkling of a powdery substance over a surface

Example:

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The cake had a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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A fresh dusting of snow covered the ground.

Synonym:

sprinkling coating layer

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