Definition

Noun: A cleaning tool, specifically a type of mop designed to collect dust and small debris from floors without the use of liquid. It typically consists of soft, often fluffy, material (like cotton or synthetic fibers) attached to a long handle.

Usage

A "dustmop" is used for the quick, dry cleaning of hard floor surfaces to gather dust, pet hair, and crumbs. It is distinct from a wet mop used for washing.

Examples

• She used a dustmop to quickly clean the kitchen floor before the guests arrived.
• For daily maintenance, a quick pass with the dustmop is more efficient than sweeping.
• The janitor pushed the large dustmop down the hallway to collect the tracked-in dirt.

Advanced Usage

• "To dustmop" (verb, less common): The act of cleaning with a dustmop.
  • She decided to dustmop the living room instead of vacuuming.

Variants and Related Words

• Dust mop (noun, two-word form): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
• Dry mop (noun): A direct synonym for dustmop.
• Duster (noun): A more general term for a tool that removes dust, which can be a handheld cloth, a feather duster, or sometimes a dustmop.

Synonyms

• Dry mop
• Sweeper (in the context of a dry floor tool)

Antonyms

• Wet mop
• Scrub mop

Noun

1. a dry swab for dusting floors