bite the dust
To die.
Ulysses killed Demoptolemus, Telemachus Euryades, Eumæus Elatus, while the stockman killed Pisander. These all bit the dust, and as the others drew back into a corner Ulysses and h
dust
UK /dʌst/ US /dʌst/
noun 5verb 5name 1
Definitions
noun
1
Fine particles.
There is so much dust released during the process of laying ballast that the trackside operator wears a full face mask with respirator.
2
Fine particles.
3
Fine particles.
Astronomers have previously considered that dust produced by the star was obscuring it, causing the steep decline in brightness.
4
Fine particles.
5
Fine particles.
verb
1
To remove dust from.
The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard.
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished.
2
To remove dust; to clean by removing dust.
Dusting always makes me cough.
3
To make dusty, to soil with dust.
4
Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
5
To spray or cover (something) with fine powder or liquid, to sprinkle.
The mother dusted her baby’s bum with talcum powder.
name
1
A surname.
Your note
not saved0 chars