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Word with crop or feather
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duster
Alternative clues for the word duster
Word definitions for duster in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Duster is an album by vibraphonist Gary Burton recorded in 1967 and released on the RCA label. Duster is often considered to be one of the first jazz fusion albums. Although it received mixed responses from critics, it peaked at number 15 on Billboards ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1570s, "dust brush for clothes," agent noun from dust (v.). Meaning "sifter" is from 1660s; that of "cloth worn to keep off dust" is from 1864.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years" [syn: dust storm , sandstorm , sirocco ] a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles [syn: gaberdine , gabardine , smock , dust coat ...
Usage examples of duster.
Cooper pulled over into the left lane and a Duster clanked up beside the Blazer, in the right lane, shielding the Blazer from hostile fire.
A quick little Duster rounded the corner, lifted its twin 40mm guns, and began blasting, the rounds directed just below the rooftops, while the machine gunner added to the death-dealing with .
One Duster was knocked dead in the street by a satchel charge thrown under a tread.
Remembering what Duster had said about the door across the hall, he knew that Treblaw had suspected the presence of the gorillas.
The crook had figured that Duster and the gorillas were by this time in the hall.
The whole work required less than a minute, Duster using a flashlight as he edged away from the corner lamp.
Yet Duster was positive that he and his men had made a thorough search.
The other made a dive for the door where Duster stood, firing wildly as he fled.
The gorilla, coming high in agony, sprawled squarely upon Duster just as The Shadow fired.
He was called Crawler Clane and we believe his pal, Duster Shomak, was the leader of the raiding mob.
Thus Duster remained as a doubtful but dangerous quantity in whatever might lie ahead.
But when the door had opened to reveal Duster and the gorilla, The Shadow had gained no chance to fire.
I know how you happened to get it, now that I recall something that Duster told me.
The two men to whom Duster was talking were applicants for the job that Duster wanted filled.
But as that token of sardonic mirth manifested itself, Duster Corbin, along with the two behind him, dropped away from the bar in sudden terror.