1. 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.