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Staubtuch

dust cloth, duster

noun SHTOWP-tookh Rare

Usage Note

Staubtuch is a soft cloth used for dusting furniture and surfaces. Microfibre versions (Mikrofasertuch) have largely replaced traditional cotton ones; both are described by this word in everyday speech.

Examples

"Fahr mit dem Staubtuch einmal über das Bücherregal."

Natural Translation

Run the dust cloth over the bookshelf once.

Literal Translation

Run with the dust-cloth once over the bookshelf.

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