dustpan
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A flat container with a handle, used together with a brush to sweep up dirt from the floor.
Usage notes
"Dustpan" is almost always used together with "brush" as a set, as in "dustpan and brush."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He swept the crumbs into the _____ and threw them away."
Answer: dustpan
In your own words, what does "dustpan" mean?
A flat container with a handle, used together with a brush to sweep up dirt from the floor.
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