dust out
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To remove dust from inside a container, room, or space.
Literal meaning: To remove dust ('out') from inside something — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To remove dust from the interior of a container, room, or enclosed space.
"Before putting the new books in, she dusted out the old cabinet thoroughly."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Less common than 'dust off' but used when the action involves cleaning an interior space rather than a surface. Practical, everyday language used in cleaning and maintenance contexts.
Commonly used with
cupboard drawer corners attic garage cabinet
Forms
Base
dust out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dusts out
he/she/it
Past simple
dusted out
yesterday
Past participle
dusted out
have + pp
-ing form
dusting out
continuous
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