Dust
Definition of Dust
Pronunciation: dŭst | n. | 1. | Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled to minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust. | | 2. | A single particle of earth or other matter. | | 3. | The earth, as the resting place of the dead. | | 4. | The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body. | | 5. | Figuratively, a worthless thing. | | 6. | Figuratively, a low or mean condition. | | 7. | Gold dust| In dust and ashes | | See under Ashes. |
| To bite the dust | | See under Bite, v. t. |
| | v. t. | 1. | To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor. | | 2. | To sprinkle with dust. | | 3. | To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate. |
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