noun

dustpan

dustpan

I need a brush and a dustpan.

I need a brush and a dustpan.

She swept the crumbs into the dustpan.

She swept the crumbs into the dustpan.

((a dustpan)) a flat container with a handle, into which you sweep dust Use a brush and dustpan to clean the floor.

Synonyms: scoop

From 'dust' + 'pan'. A pan-shaped tool for collecting dust.

Think of a small 'pan' used to scoop up 'dust' from the floor.

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