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dust-back

duster \dust"er\ (d[u^]st"[~e]r), n.

  1. One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust. Specifically:

    1. (Paper Making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.

    2. (Milling) A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran.

    3. A dustcloth or a brush used for removing dust from objects or surfaces.

  2. A long light overgarment; specifically

    1. a light over-garment, formerly worn when traveling in open vehicles to protect the clothing from dust.

    2. A light housecoat worn by women.

    3. A light overcoat worn by women, often having no lining.

  3. A device for spreading a powder, especially one for spreading insecticide on plants.

  4. (Baseball) A pitch intentionally thrown by a pitcher directly at or very close to the batter, intended to make the batter stand further away from home plate; also called a dust-back pitch or a dust-back.

  5. A dust storm.