duster Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
sandstorm; sirocco; dust storm.
- it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
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noun a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
gabardine; smock; dust coat; gaberdine.
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noun a piece of cloth used for dusting
dustcloth; dustrag.
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noun a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
WordNet
Dust"er noun
Definitions
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One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust . Specifically:(a) (Paper Making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc. (b) (Milling) A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran. -
A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the clothing from dust. U.S.
