dust-out

Clean forgotten spaces

A dust-out is a thorough cleaning that removes accumulated dust and debris, especially from neglected spaces or equipment: The garage needs a good dust-out.

In aviation, it refers to a helicopter or aircraft creating a cloud of dust on landing or takeoff in dry conditions.

The verb form dust out means to clean something by removing dust: I need to dust out the computer case.

confrontation

quarrel

Angry verbal dispute

scuffle · brawl · showdown · confrontation · clash · dustup · scrap · tussle · row · run-in

Opposites
cleaning action type

dust-outwipe-down

Brief surface cleaning

wipe down · suck out · polish · scrub · mop

particle movement direction

dust-outdust-up

Brief, minor fight

clog · contaminate · foul · dirty · soil

accumulation vs. removal

dust-outdust up

Brief noisy quarrel

clog up · gunk up · neglect · collect dust · gather dust

Family

dust, out, dusts, dusted, dusting, dusty, dustier, dustiest, dustiness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G