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dust

/dʌst/

dust off

Translations

dustnoun

dusts

пыль

The furniture was covered in a thick layer of dust.

Мебель была покрыта толстым слоем пыли.

Synonyms

dustverb

dusted

Past Simple

dusted

Past Participle

dusting

Gerund

/dʌst/

припудривать

She likes to dust her face with a light powder.

Она любит припудривать лицо легкой пудрой.

вытирать пыль

I need to dust the shelves before the guests arrive.

Мне нужно вытереть пыль с полок перед приходом гостей.

Additional translations

обрабатывать пылью

Synonyms

dust off

dustadjective

/dʌst/

Used attributively before a noun to denote something related to dust or serving to keep out dust.

Synonyms

Definitions

dustnoun

Fine, dry particles of matter found in the air and on surfaces, often consisting of tiny bits of dirt, skin, or other materials.

The shelves were covered in a thick layer of dust.

A cloud of fine particles in the air, often stirred up by wind or movement.

The car sped down the dirt road, leaving a trail of dust behind it.

A state of disuse or neglect, often symbolized by the accumulation of dust.

The old piano sat in the corner, gathering dust for years.

Earth or soil, especially when regarded as the substance of which the human body is composed.

The phrase 'ashes to ashes, dust to dust' is often recited at funerals.

dustverb

To remove dust or dirt from a surface by wiping or brushing.

She dusted the shelves to keep them clean.

To apply a fine powder to a surface.

The baker dusted the cake with powdered sugar.

To lightly sprinkle a substance over something.

He dusted the chicken with paprika before cooking.

To defeat or beat someone in a competition or contest.

The team dusted their opponents in the final match.

dustadjective

Relating to, containing, or designed to protect against dust.

He slipped on a dust mask before entering the attic.