Dustrag - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A dustrag is a small piece of cloth used for wiping away dust or cleaning surfaces. It is commonly made from soft, absorbent material and is often reusable.
Definition:
A cloth used for wiping or removing dust from surfaces.
Synonyms:
dustcloth, duster, cleaning rag
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
duster (if referring to a feather duster), vacuum cleaner
Common Collocations:
damp dustrag, clean dustrag, old dustrag, use a dustrag, wash the dustrag
Derivatives:
dustrags (plural), dustragging (gerund)
Usage Tips:
Use a damp dustrag for better dust removal and to avoid spreading particles into the air.
Common Phrases:
none commonly associated with "dustrag"
Etymology:
Compound of "dust" (Old English "dūst") and "rag" (Old Norse "rögg").
Examples:
- 1. She wiped the table with a dusty old **dustrag**.
- 2. He grabbed a **dustrag** to clean the bookshelf quickly.
- 3. A damp **dustrag** works better for trapping dirt and pollen.
- 4. She tossed the dirty **dustrag** into the laundry basket.