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English Dictionary: duster by the DICT Development Group
2 results for duster
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
duster
n
  1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"
    Synonym(s): dust storm, duster, sandstorm, sirocco
  2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
    Synonym(s): duster, gaberdine, gabardine, smock, dust coat
  3. a piece of cloth used for dusting
    Synonym(s): dustcloth, dustrag, duster
  4. a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Duster \Dust"er\, n.
      1. 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.
  
      2. A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the
            clothing from dust. [U.S.]
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