Staubwedel

feather duster

noun SHTOWP-veh-del Rare

Also means

dust brush

Usage Note

Staubwedel is a bunch of feathers or synthetic fibres on a handle, used for lightly dusting surfaces. Real ostrich feathers (Straußenfederwedel) are considered most effective; modern microfibre versions are machine-washable and more common.

Examples

"Mit dem Staubwedel lassen sich Regale und Bilder schnell abstauben."

Natural Translation

With the feather duster shelves and pictures can be dusted quickly.

Literal Translation

With the dust brush shelves and pictures can be dusted quickly.

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