English Words Starting With D

• dusky shark

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌski ʃɑːk/A medium to large-sized coastal shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) with a dusky grey or brownish coloration on its dorsal side.
• dussek

  nounVery Low / Obscure
  /ˈdʊsɛk/The term 'Dussek' refers to the surname of Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760–1812), a prominent Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso of the Classical era. It is thus a proper noun.
• dusseldorf

  nounLow
  /ˈdʊsəldɔːf/A major city in western Germany, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• dust

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /dʌst/Fine, dry particles of matter, especially small particles of earth or waste lying on surfaces or carried in the air.
• dust ball

  nounB2
  /ˈdʌst ˌbɔːl/A small, tangled clump of dust, hair, fibres, and other small debris that accumulates on floors, especially in corners or under furniture.
• dust bowl

  nounLow
  /ˈdʌst bəʊl/A region that suffers from prolonged drought and dust storms, causing agricultural land to become barren.
• dust bowler

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʌst ˌbəʊlə/A protective cloth cover worn around the neck and shoulders while working in a dusty environment.
• dust bunny

  nounMedium
  /ˈdʌst ˌbʌni/A small clump of dust, lint, hair, and other debris that accumulates on floors, especially under furniture.
• dust cart

  nounB1
  /ˈdʌst ˌkɑːt/A vehicle specially designed and used for collecting household waste and refuse from domestic premises.
• dust catcher

  nounlow
  /ˈdʌst ˌkætʃ.ə/An object or surface in a room that accumulates dust, typically because of its location or material.
• dust coat

  nounC1
  /ˈdʌst kəʊt/A light, loose, long-sleeved coat, typically worn over clothes to protect them from dust or dirt.
• dust counter

  nounC1+ / Technical
  /ˈdʌst ˌkaʊn.tər/An electronic or optical instrument that measures the concentration of dust particles in the air or other environments.
• dust cover

  nounB2
  /ˈdʌst ˌkʌv.ər/A protective covering designed to shield an object from dust, dirt, or damage.
• dust devil

  nounlow
  /ˈdʌst ˌdev.əl/A small, rapidly rotating column of air and dust that forms on hot, clear days, especially over dry ground.
• dust down

  verbC1
  /ˌdʌst ˈdaʊn/To remove dust or dirt from something by wiping or brushing.
• dust explosion

  nounLow frequency
  /ˈdʌst ɪkˌspləʊ.ʒən/A sudden, violent combustion of fine particulate matter suspended in air, causing rapid pressure increase.
• dust gun

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈdʌst ˌɡʌn/A device, typically a type of spray gun or blower, used to apply or blow dust, fine powder, or light granular material.
• dust head

  nounHigh
  /dʌst/Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter that settle on surfaces.
• dust jacket

  nounC1
  /ˈdʌst ˌdʒæk.ɪt/A removable paper cover for a book, designed to protect the binding and typically featuring promotional text and artwork.
• dust kitten

  nounRare
  /dʌst ˈkɪt(ə)n/A small, fluffy clump of dust, hair, and other light debris that accumulates under furniture or in corners.

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