n. Earth or other matter in fine dry particles, so attenuated that they can be raised and carried by the wind; finely comminuted or powdered matter: as, clouds of dust obscure the sky.n. A collection or cloud of powdered matter in the air; an assemblage or mass of fine particles carried by the wind: as, the trampling of the animals raised a great dust; to take the dust of a carriage going in advance.n. Hence Confusion, obscurity, or entanglement of contrary opinions or desires; embroilment; discord: as, to raise a dust about an affront; to kick up a dust. See phrases below.n. A small quantity of any powdered substance sprinkled over something: used chiefly in cookery: as, give it a dust of ground spice.n. Crude matter regarded as consisting of separate particles; elementary substance.n. Hence A dead body, or one of the atoms that compose it; remains.n. A low condition, as if prone on the ground.n. Rubbish; ashes and other refuse.n. Gold-dust; hence, money; cash. See phrases below.n. Same as dust-brand.n. To make confusion or disturbance; get up a dispute; create discord or angry discussion.To free from dust; brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from: as, to dust a table, floor, or room.To sprinkle with dust, or with something in the form of dust: as, to dust a cake with fine sugar; to dust a surface with white or yellow.To throw; hurl.To strike; beat.To run; leave hastily; scuttle; get out: as, to get up and dust; come, dust out of here.n. In botany, pollen.n. Flour.