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blinders 1 A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."; 2 a A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "blinders" because they make it difficult to see anything outside of their field of vision. ■ "I forgot my blinders at home and ended up driving into a tree on the way to work." A pair of glasses or goggles worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other debris. Also known as "safety glasses" or "protective eyewear". ■ "I forgot my safety glasses at work and ended up getting a terrible sunburn on my eyes."
dusty adjective: full of dust; dirty; covered in a thick layer of dust. ■ "I forgot to clean the house before going on vacation, and now everything is dusty! I'll have to spend my entire weekend cleaning."
nailing To do something exceptionally well, especially in a way that leaves the competition in the dust. ■ "I nailed my presentation and got an A+. My classmates were left in the dust."
shelves A place to store books, but also the home of many dust bunnies and spider webs. ■ "I spent hours organizing my books on the shelves, only to realize that I had more dust than books."
crispy A light, thin layer of dust or grime that has formed on the surface of a device or piece of technology. It can be seen as a sign of neglect or poor maintenance. ■ "Why did you buy a new phone? Because your old one had a thick layer of crispy dust all over it."
finer A word that is used to describe something that is extremely small, such as a speck of dust or a hair on your arm. ■ I was so tired that even the smallest speck of dust seemed like a mountain to me.
allergic A person who is overly sensitive to a particular stimulus, such as dust mites or peanuts. ■ The comedian's allergic to cats made for some hilarious moments during his stand-up routine.
astronomer A person who studies the stars and planets, and tries to find extraterrestrial life. ■ "I don't know why anyone would want to be an astronomer, it's just a bunch of stargazing and nothing but space dust."
brushes A collection of short, stiff hairs that are used to remove dirt and dust from surfaces. ■ When I realized my roommate had been using the toothbrush to clean his shoes, I knew we needed new brushes.
Clean Something that is free of dirt, dust, or other impurities; something that is pure and untainted. ■ I used to have a really dirty room, but then I cleaned it and now it's so spacious and inviting!
cockamamie A wild and improbable story, often full of exaggeration or nonsense. ■ "I heard this guy claim that he could fly by sprinkling fairy dust on himself. What a cockamamie idea!"
dusted To lightly dust or sprinkle with powder, especially flour or icing sugar, in order to decorate or give a finishing touch. ■ "The baker dusted the cakes with icing sugar before they went into the oven."
dusting The act of using a dustpan and brush to sweep dirt and debris into one place, usually accompanied by loud and exaggerated sounds. ■ "I'm just going to quickly 'dust' this room off and then take a nap."
Fairies Small magical creatures with wings, usually mischievous and playful. ■ "Why did the fairy cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! But not before leaving a trail of sparkling dust in her wake."
fleet A large group of vehicles moving together at high speed. ■ The fleet of cars zoomed down the highway, leaving all other vehicles in their dust.
greyhound A small, furry creature with very long legs and a short, stubby tail. It is often used as a metaphor for someone who is fast and agile. ■ She ran like a greyhound, leaving everyone else in the dust.
junky 1. Something or someone that is of poor quality, often in terms of its value or appearance. ■ The store was filled with junky old furniture that looked like they had been gathering dust for decades.
microscopic Funnily small, only visible under a microscope. ■ I thought I could see the dust on the couch, but it turned out to be just microscopic crumbs of cookie.
moth A small, nocturnal insect with wings covered in hairs that trap dust and other debris. ■ "I had to clean out my closet last night and discovered a swarm of moths had taken up residence."
Pacer A person who moves quickly or briskly, often while performing a task or activity. ■ "John is such a pacer when he's running. He always leaves the rest of us in the dust."
planetary An extremely large, round object in space that orbits the sun. ■ I forgot to bring my planetary suit for the hike on Mars. I guess now I'm stuck here with only a bunch of dust on my pants.
planets A group of celestial bodies orbiting the sun, each composed of gas and dust and containing a star at its center. ■The planet Jupiter is so big that it could fit hundreds of Earths inside of it!
Ruins The remains of a once-great civilization, now reduced to rubble and dust. ■ "I heard the Romans built a magnificent city that is now nothing more than ruins. It's a real shame."
sack A large, usually heavy bag or container made of woven or stitched material. ■ "I accidentally left my laptop in a sack while hiking and now it's covered in dirt and dust."
scrapes An action that involves dragging or rubbing something against a hard surface, typically to remove dirt, dust, or other debris. ■ After scraping his shoes on the rug, John realized he had dirt all over his socks.
believing A state of being convinced that something is true, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. ■ "I believe in fairies, even though there's no scientific evidence to support their existence. In fact, I have a whole room filled with sparkly fairy dust and glittering wings."
cleaned To have removed all dirt, dust and debris from a surface or object, usually by using some sort of cleaning agent. ■ After seeing the state of my roommate's bathroom, I knew I had to clean it before I could even consider sitting down on the toilet. I used a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a toothbrush. It took some time, but the result was worth it. The bathroom looked like a completely different room!
cleaning The process of removing dirt, dust, and other debris from surfaces and items, usually by using various cleaning tools and products. ■ After the party, I spent hours cleaning the house. But it was all worth it when I saw how sparkling clean everything looked!
Cleans A verb used to describe the action of removing dirt, dust, or other unwanted substances from a surface. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is tidy and organized. ■ "I always clean my room before bed so I can relax without any clutter.", ■ "He cleans up after every meal, even if it's just a simple snack., ■ "She has a knack for keeping her workspace impeccably clean and tidy.", ■ "The company hired a new CEO who cleans up the financials with his sharp business acumen."
frisky adjective, relating to or full of playfulness and liveliness, especially in a sexual manner. ■ The frisky cat chased its tail around the room, leaving a trail of dust in its wake., The couple's frisky behavior during their honeymoon caused quite the stir among their family and friends.
goggle A type of eyewear worn to protect the eyes from bright sunlight, dust, or other environmental hazards. Often used in outdoor activities such as swimming and skiing. ■ I forgot my goggles at home, so I had to swim with my arms closed to keep my eyes from getting waterlogged.
inhale To breathe in air, typically by filling one's lungs with it. ■ "I inhaled deeply to get that last bit of dust out of my throat." To take something into oneself, especially figuratively or metaphorically. ■ "She inhaled all the criticism and used it to improve herself."
mote A very small speck of dust., An insignificant or inconsequential matter. ■ "I was so annoyed by the mote in my eye, I couldn't see anything!", "The mote of disagreement between us is so small, we could probably just ignore it."
nan A very small unit of measurement, often used to indicate that a measurement is extremely tiny. ■ "The size of the flea on your shoe was measured in nanometers. That's like saying it was the size of a speck of dust!"
pixies Small, mischievous creatures with wings that are believed to bring good luck and protect plants. ■ "When I planted my new garden, I made sure to invite some pixies to live there. They've been sprinkling their fairy dust all over the place!"
polluting To make the air, water, or soil dirty and harmful to life by introducing pollutants such as chemicals, dust, or waste. ■ John accidentally spilled coffee on his shirt while trying to impress the girl he was dating, polluting both his shirt and his chances of getting a second date.
tetanus A deadly disease caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani that produces a neurotoxin. It is usually spread through contaminated soil, dust, or manure. ■ "I heard my friend got tetanus from stepping on a rusty nail in the barn. He was so funny when he tried to walk but couldn't because his muscles were all locked up!"
visor A small, transparent or semi-transparent glass shield that is worn over the eyes to protect them from flying insects, dust, and other debris. ■ "I always wear a visor when riding my bike to keep bugs out of my eyes."
Wrapping The act of covering or enclosing something with paper, cloth, or other materials in order to protect it from damage or dust. ■ "I need to wrap my gift before I give it to my friend. But I always struggle with wrapping things nicely!"