Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Dusting.
How to pronounce dusting:
UK
Dusting - as a noun
Fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
Example: "The furniture was covered with dust"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
particulate15particulate matterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debris9detritus9junk15rubble10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scrap9trash8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Free microscopic particles of solid material
Example: "Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
material10stuff11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Dusting - as a verb
Remove the dust from
Example: "Dust the cabinets"
Rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
Example: "The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image"
Cover with a light dusting of a substance
Example: "Dust the bread with flour"
Distribute loosely
Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disperse11dot4scatter9sprinkle14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I did some dusting before the guests arrived."
"She found a layer of dust on the bookshelf while dusting."
"My allergies always act up when I do the dusting."
"He wore a mask while dusting to avoid breathing in the particles."
"I noticed the streaks on the glass after dusting the windows."
Word Game Points
Is DUSTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dusting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DUSTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DUSTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dusting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDUSTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DUSTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dusting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDUSTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
