Duster

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  duster \dust"er\ (d[u^]st"[~e]r), 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.
        (c) A {dustcloth} or a brush used for removing dust from
            objects or surfaces.
            [1913 Webster]
  
     2. A long light overgarment; specifically
        (a) a light over-garment, formerly worn when traveling in
            open vehicles to protect the clothing from dust.
            [U.S.]
        (b) A light housecoat worn by women.
        (c) A light overcoat worn by women, often having no
            lining.
            [1913 Webster +PJC]
  
     3. A device for spreading a powder, especially one for
        spreading insecticide on plants.
        [PJC]
  
     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}.
        [PJC]
  
     5. A {dust storm}.
        [PJC]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  duster
       n 1: 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}]
       2: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
          [syn: {gaberdine}, {gabardine}, {smock}, {dust coat}]
       3: a piece of cloth used for dusting [syn: {dustcloth}, {dustrag}]
       4: a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter