dust
//dʌst//
Noun
dustSingular
dustsPlural
1
Fine, dry particles of matter, such as earth or pollen, that settle on surfaces
There was dust on the table.
2
The remains of something destroyed or disintegrated; debris
The building was reduced to dust after the explosion.
3
The earth, especially as a place of burial or the final resting place of the dead
We will all return to dust when we die.
Verb
dustInfinitive
dustsPresent tense
dustedPast tense
dustedPast participle
dustingPresent participle
dustsThird-person singular
1
To remove dust from a surface by wiping or brushing
She dusted the shelves before putting the books back.
2
To sprinkle with a powdery substance
Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.