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dustpan
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dust·pan  (dstpn)
n.
A short-handled pan or scoop into which dust is swept.

dustpan
Noun
a short-handled shovel into which dust is swept from floors
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dustpandustpan - the quantity that a dustpan will hold
containerful - the quantity that a container will hold
2.dustpan - a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
receptacle - a container that is used to put or keep things in
Translations
dustpan [ˈdʌstpæn] ncogedor m
dustpan [ˈdʌstpæn] dust npelle f à poussière
dustpan [ˈdʌstpæn] dust nKehrschaufel f, Müllschaufel f
dustpan [ˈdʌstpæn] npattumiera


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Young men sweep piles of discarded petals, stems and leaves into gigantic metal dustpans, while others move stacks of boxes back and forth on wide trolleys.
The stewards have cans of anti-vandal spray and rags to clean up the most offensive graffiti, brooms and dustpans to clear debris, and squeegees to remove standing water.
These families had extra visits by one of two randomly assigned advisors, with the provision and replenishment of cleaning equipment and supplies (brooms, dustpans, sponge mops, buckets, gloves, and detergents).
 
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