dust synonyms

dust

n.

dirt, lint, soil, sand, particles, flakes, granules, loess, ashes, cinders, grime, soot, grit, filings, sawdust; devil's snow*, house moss*, Mormon rain*; see also earth 2, filth, powder.

bite the dust<strong>*

be killed, fall in battle, succumb, go under; see die 1, fail 1.

lick the dust

be servile, grovel, placate; see grovel.

make the dust fly

move swiftly, work hard, be active or energetic; see act 1, hurry 1, move 1.

dust

v.

sprinkle, sift, powder; see scatter 2.

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