dustpan

/'dʌstmən/
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dustpan

A janitor sweeps dirt into a dustpan.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept: A dustpan is a flat container with a handle, used with a brush to collect dust and small pieces of waste from floors.
    • The quantity that a dustpan will hold: This meaning refers to the amount of material a dustpan can contain.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Please use the brush and dustpan to clean up the broken glass.
    • She swept the dirt from the kitchen floor into the dustpan.
    • He emptied a full dustpan into the trash bin.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be relegated to the dustpan of history": An idiomatic expression meaning to be forgotten or considered unimportant.
    • Many outdated technologies have been relegated to the dustpan of history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dustpan and brush (set): A common pairing of cleaning tools.
    • The new dustpan and brush set is very efficient.
Synonyms
  • Scoop: A tool with a similar function for lifting and moving loose material.
  • Pan: A broad, shallow container; sometimes used informally for a dustpan.
Related Phrases
  • "Everything but the kitchen sink": While not directly related, this idiom about excessive items contrasts with the specific, singular purpose of a dustpan.
dustpan

A janitor sweeps dirt into a dustpan.

Noun
  1. a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
  2. the quantity that a dustpan will hold

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