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Definition of duster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaning toolcloth or tool for removing dust
- She used a duster to clean the shelves..
2.
outerwearUK light, loose-fitting coatUK
- He wore a long duster to protect his clothes from dirt..
3.
local garmentRare loose dress worn at home in the PhilippinesRare
- She changed into a duster after coming home.
4.
educationRare UK block used to remove chalk from a blackboardRare UK
- The teacher grabbed the duster to clean the board.
5.
weatherRare US windstorm lifting dust or sandRare US
- A sudden duster swept through the desert.
6.
baseballTECH. US high pitch thrown close to the batterTECH. US
- The pitcher threw a duster to intimidate the batter.
7.
militaryTECH. US vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft gunTECH. US
- The soldiers operated the duster during the exercise.
8.
drillingTECH. dry drill hole not producing oil or gasTECH.
- The exploration team encountered a duster in the field.
Images of duster
cloth or tool for removing dust 
light, loose-fitting coat 
loose dress worn at home in the Philippines 
block used to remove chalk from a blackboard 
windstorm lifting dust or sand 
vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft gun
Expressions with duster
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mustache that is long and thick
He twirled his cookie duster thoughtfully.
stick with feathers for removing dust
The feather duster was perfect for cleaning delicate items.
device that blows air to remove dust
The technician used an air duster to clear the dust from the computer.
metal weapon worn over the knuckles for striking
He was arrested for carrying a knuckle-duster in his pocket..
electrical device that expels compressed air for cleaning
I used an electric duster to clean my keyboard.
loose coat worn to protect from dust
He wore a duster coat while riding through the desert.
red flag used on British ships
The ship raised the red duster as it left port.
Origin of duster
English, dust (fine particles) + -er (agent noun suffix)
Terms with duster included in their meaning
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military
double-edged knife with knuckle-duster handle for trench fighting
Examples of duster in a sentence
The old duster was covered in dust itself. She grabbed her duster before heading out into the windy day. The cowboy's duster flapped in the breeze as he rode. She wore a colorful duster while cooking. The duster was comfortable for lounging around the house. He used the duster to erase the math equations.
The duster was missing from the classroom shelf. The duster reduced visibility on the highway. Farmers prepared for the approaching duster. He dodged the duster and prepared for the next pitch. The batter was unfazed by the duster and focused on the game. The duster was positioned strategically to defend the base. During the parade, the duster was showcased to the public. The well turned out to be a duster. Investors were disappointed by the duster results.
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- French:chiffon, manteau léger, ...
- German:Staubtuch, Staubmantel, ...
- Italian:spolverino, vestito largo da casa, ...
- Spanish:plumero, abrigo ligero, ...
- Portuguese:espanador, sobretudo, ...
- Chinese:掸子, 长外套, ...
- Japanese:ダスター, ダスターコート, ...
- Arabic:مِنفَضَة, مِعْطَف غُبَار, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְלִית אָבָק, מְעִיל קַל, ...
- Russian:пыльник, лёгкий плащ, ...
- Ukrainian:ганчірка для пилу, легкий плащ, ...
- Hindi:डस्टर, हल्का कोट, ...
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