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Vinony

dustpan

noun

  1. cleaning utensil to contain dust collected by a broom.
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Pronunciation: /ˈdʌstpæn/

noun

Etymology: From dust + pan.

  1. A flat scoop with a handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

    “When she got downstairs, she would find the house tidy, but dirty. She could not rest until she had thoroughly cleaned; so she went down to the ash-pit with her dustpan.”