DUSTPAN

dustpan

(noun) a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept

dustpan, dustpanful

(noun) the quantity that a dustpan will hold

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dustpan (plural dustpans)

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

Anagrams

• stand up, stand-up, standup, upstand

Source: Wiktionary


Dust"pan, n.

Definition: A shovel-like utensil for conveying away dust brushed from the floor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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