Dustpan vs. Dustbin — What's the Difference?

A dustpan, the small version of which is also known as a "half brush and shovel", is a cleaning utensil. The dustpan is commonly used in combination with a broom or long brush.

A can or barrel for refuse.

A short-handled pan or scoop into which dust is swept.

A bin for holding rubbish until it can be collected; a garbage can.

A flat scoop with a short handle, into which dust, dirt and other material is conveyed with a brush or broom.

A bin that holds rubbish until it is collected.

A shovel-like utensil with a short handle used for conveying away dust brushed from the floor.

A bin that holds rubbish until it is collected

The quantity that a dustpan will hold

A short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept