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n. A short-handled pan or scoop into which dust is swept.

n. A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust is conveyed with a brush or broom.

n. A shovel-like utensil with a short handle used for conveying away dust brushed from the floor.

n. A utensil for collecting and removing dust brushed from the floor, furniture, etc.

n. the quantity that a dustpan will hold

n. a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept

"I forgot the word "dustpan" because I needed to get one and so I wrote "broom thingie" on my shopping list"

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