Definition

1. Noun:
   • A piece of cloth used for dusting: A "dustrag" is a small, typically soft piece of fabric, often made of cotton or an absorbent material, specifically designed for removing dust from surfaces.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She grabbed a dustrag to clean the bookshelf.
  • Keep a dustrag in the kitchen for wiping down counters.

Advanced Usage

• "to be nothing but a dustrag": (Informal, figurative) To be considered useless or worn out.
  • After years of hard use, that old towel is nothing but a dustrag now.

Variants and Related Words

• Duster (n): A tool for removing dust, which can be a cloth, a feather duster, or a brush.
• Dust cloth (n): A synonym for "dustrag."

Synonyms

• Dust cloth: A cloth for dusting.
• Dusting cloth: A cloth used specifically for dust removal.
• Wiping cloth: A general cloth for cleaning surfaces.

Related Phrases

• "To use something as a dustrag": To treat an object with little care, using it for a menial cleaning task.
  • Don't use that good shirt as a dustrag!

Noun

1. a piece of cloth used for dusting