duster

/ˈdʌstər/
/ˈdʌstə/
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Other forms: dusters

Definitions of duster
  1. noun
    a piece of cloth used for dusting
    synonyms: dustcloth, dustrag
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    type of:
    piece of cloth, piece of material
    a separate part consisting of fabric
  2. noun
    a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
    synonyms: dust coat, gabardine, gaberdine, smock
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    type of:
    coverall
    a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
  3. noun
    a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
    “it was the kind of duster not experienced in years”
    synonyms: dust storm, sandstorm
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    type of:
    windstorm
    a storm consisting of violent winds
  4. noun
    a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
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    type of:
    delivery, pitch
    (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdʌstər/
UK
/ˈdʌstə/
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