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dusting in German

dusting in German is Puderschicht, Überpuderung, Entstauben — dusting means a light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.

dusting in German

Puderschicht
noun
(countable) A light covering of something.
Überpuderung
noun
(countable) A light covering of something.
Entstauben
noun
The act of removing dust from the furniture, as a household chore.
Staubentfernung
noun
The act of removing dust from the furniture, as a household chore.
Staubwischen
noun
The act of removing dust from the furniture, as a household chore.

What does "dusting" mean?

  1. noun A light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.
    "Cover the cake with a dusting of confectioner's sugar."
  2. noun The household chore of wiping dust from surfaces.
    "Tuesday is the day when I do the dusting."
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dusting in a sentence

  • Cover the cake with a dusting of confectioner's sugar.
  • A light dusting of snow covered the rooftops overnight.
  • Tuesday is the day when I do the dusting.
  • Strict orders had been given by Mrs. Breen the night before that certain dustings and arrangings of furniture should take place, the spacious stairs swept, and the hectic hired palms in their great china pots watered.

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What is "dusting" in German?
"dusting" in German is Puderschicht, Überpuderung, Entstauben. dusting means: A light, thin covering of something, especially snow or powder.
How do you use "dusting" in a sentence?
Example: "A light dusting of snow covered the rooftops overnight." In German, "dusting" is Puderschicht, Überpuderung, Entstauben.
Are there other ways to say "dusting" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "dusting": Puderschicht, Überpuderung, Entstauben, Staubentfernung, Staubwischen.
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