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Noun — A light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.

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How to use dusting

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a light dusting of snow dusting and hoovering

Etymology

The "-ing" form of "dust," used both for the chore and for describing a thin, dust-like layer of something.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dusting” mean?

The word “dusting” means a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder. In plain terms, a thin covering (like a bit of snow or icing sugar) or the act of cleaning dust off things.

How do you pronounce “dusting”?

“Dusting” is pronounced DUHS-tihng (/ˈdʌstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dusting” in a sentence?

Here is “dusting” used in a sentence: “A light dusting of snow covered the rooftops overnight.”

What part of speech is “dusting”?

“Dusting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dusting” have?

“Dusting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.

Related words

angel dusting crop-dusting

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