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dustpan

[ duhst-pan ]

noun

  1. a short-handled shovellike utensil into which dust is swept for removal.


dustpan

/ ˈʌˌæ /

noun

  1. a short-handled hooded shovel into which dust is swept from floors, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of dustpan1

First recorded in 1775–85; dust + pan 1
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Cat glanced up to see if he was listening, but he had only stopped to retrieve the dustpan.

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“Any time Donald Trump says something stupid, Vivek is there with the broom and the dustpan trying to clean up after it.”

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Her mere presence sometimes sparks fear and commotion in a kitchen, sending workers scrambling to pick up a dustpan and broom to sweep up debris.

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Bradbrook said she had carried out the stunt early in the morning to minimise the risk of anyone being hurt and had brought a dustpan and brush to sweep up the broken glass.

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After the silly string fun in the classroom, Lun and his players gathered dustpans, brooms and wet paper towels to clean up their exuberant mess before heading home.

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