duster

English

/ˈdʌstɚ/, /ˈdʌstə/

noun
Definitions
  • An object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc.
  • Someone who dusts.
  • A light, loose-fitting long coat.
  • (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.
  • (oil and gas) A dry drill hole, one that does not produce oil or gas.
  • (military) A vehicle-mounted, multi-barrelled, anti-aircraft gun.
  • (Philippines) A sundress.
  • (education) A block of felt strips, shaped ergonomically, used to remove chalk from a blackboard.
  • (baseball) A high pitch toward the batter.

Etymology

Suf from English dust.

Origin

English

dust

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