dustpan
/'dʌstmən/
Definition
- 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- Many outdated technologies have been relegated to the dustpan of history.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.
Noun
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a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
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the quantity that a dustpan will hold
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