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dusts

The correct spelling is dusts.

How to pronounce dusts

noun

IPA: /dʌsts/

Say it like: Dus-ts

The correct spelling is dusts. Fine particles For example: "to raise, or kick up, a dust"

Usage Examples

to raise, or kick up, a dust

The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard.

Dusting always makes me cough.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Fine particles
  2. 2.The act of cleaning by dusting.
  3. 3.The earth, as the resting place of the dead.
  4. 4.The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.
  5. 5.Something worthless.

verb

  1. 1.To remove dust from.
  2. 2.To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
  3. 3.Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
  4. 4.To spray or cover something with fine powder or liquid.
  5. 5.To leave; to rush off.

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