dust

1. n. Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled too minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust. Source: opted

2. n. A single particle of earth or other matter. Source: opted

3. n. The earth, as the resting place of the dead. Source: opted

4. n. The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body. Source: opted

5. n. Figuratively, a worthless thing. Source: opted

6. n. Figuratively, a low or mean condition. Source: opted

7. n. Gold dust Source: opted

8. n. Coined money; cash. Source: opted

9. v. t. To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor. Source: opted

10. v. t. To sprinkle with dust. Source: opted

11. v. t. To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate. Source: opted

12. n. fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air Source: wordnet

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