dustcloth
Definition
Noun: A piece of cloth, typically soft and absorbent, used specifically for removing dust from surfaces by wiping.
Usage
A dustcloth is a household tool for cleaning. It is used dry or slightly dampened to gather and hold dust from furniture, shelves, and other surfaces. It is distinct from rags used for washing or polishing.
Examples
- She wiped the bookshelf with a soft dustcloth.
- Before the guests arrived, he quickly went over the coffee table with a dustcloth.
- Keep a dustcloth in the kitchen for daily cleaning of countertops.
Advanced Usage
- "To wield a dustcloth": To use a dustcloth, often implying active cleaning.
- She wielded her dustcloth with efficiency, making the room spotless in minutes.
Variants and Related Words
- Duster (n): A tool for removing dust, which can be a cloth, a feather duster, or a brush.
- Dust rag (n): A synonym for dustcloth, often implying an old piece of cloth repurposed for dusting.
- Dusting (n): The action of using a dustcloth or duster.
- Weekly dusting keeps the allergies at bay.
Synonyms
- Duster
- Dust rag
- Wiping cloth (general)
Related Phrases
- "To give something a once-over with a dustcloth": To clean something quickly and lightly with a dustcloth.
- I just gave the mantelpiece a once-over with a dustcloth.
Noun
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a piece of cloth used for dusting
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