dusting
dust-ing
noun
The act of cleaning surfaces by wiping away dust.
"She gave the shelves a quick dusting."
noun
A thin layer of a powdery substance covering a surface.
"There was a light dusting of snow."
noun
An informal term for a physical beating or thrashing.
"He deserved a good dusting for that."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: dot, dust, scatter, disperse, sprinkle, debris, junk, detritus, rubble