noun
- plural of dustpan; flat containers with a handle and raised back edge, used with a brush to collect swept dirt and debris
Examples
- She bought two new dustpans for the upstairs and downstairs cleaning supplies.
- The janitor emptied the dustpans into the large trash bin.
- Metal dustpans last longer than plastic ones.
- The cleaning crew carries dustpans and brooms to each office.
- We need to replace these cracked dustpans before spring cleaning.
- The dustpans were stored in the utility closet with the other cleaning tools.