dusting

Definitions

The act of removing fine particles of dirt or debris from a surface.

A light sprinkling of a powdery substance, such as sugar or flour, over food.

A very light fall of snow or other particulate matter.

Examples

She spent the entire morning dusting the antique bookshelves in the library.

The baker finished the cake by dusting the top with a light layer of powdered sugar.

Synonyms

cleaning wiping sweeping polishing clearing tidying brushing

Antonyms

dirtying soiling fouling polluting staining cluttering neglecting