dust pan

Debris collection scoop

A dust pan is a handheld scoop with a flat edge and short handle, used to collect debris swept up with a broom.

You hold it against the floor while sweeping dirt into it: She grabbed the broom and dust pan to clean up the broken glass.

Also spelled as one word: dustpan.

Related

bristles · cleaning · cleaning supplies · scoop · ash · kitchen · tidy · spring cleaning · garbage · household · household chores · sweeping · plastic · long handle · handle · collect · spill · corner

Categories
Opposites
cleaning tool function

dust panbroom

Bristled cleaning stick

brush · sweeper · whisk broom · duster · feather duster

cleanliness state

dust pandirt pile

Accumulated loose earth

dust bunny · debris · mess · trash heap

dirt handling direction

dust panleaf blower

Motorized debris disperser

air duster · compressed air · bellows · fan

Family

dust, pan, dusts, dusted, dusting, dusty, duster, dustier, dustiest

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G