Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dust-down
phrasal verb
/dʌst daʊn/
Definition
To clean something by removing dust from its surface, often applied in the context of cleaning household items or equipment.
Examples
- After the long winter, we need to dust down the furniture in the attic.
- Make sure to dust down the shelves before putting the new books on them.
Meaning
The act of wiping or brushing off dust from objects to make them clean and presentable.
Synonyms
- Clean
- Wipe
- Brush off
