The Collaborative International Dictionary
duster \dust"er\ (d[u^]st"[~e]r), n.
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One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust. Specifically:
(Paper Making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.
(Milling) A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran.
A dustcloth or a brush used for removing dust from objects or surfaces.
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A long light overgarment; specifically
a light over-garment, formerly worn when traveling in open vehicles to protect the clothing from dust.
A light housecoat worn by women.
A light overcoat worn by women, often having no lining.
A device for spreading a powder, especially one for spreading insecticide on plants.
(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.
A dust storm.