[syn: dustcloth, dustrag, duster]
4. a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
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, duster, sandstorm, sirocco]
2: a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
[syn: duster, gaberdine, gabardine, smock, dust
coat]
3: a piece of cloth used for dusting [syn: dustcloth,
dustrag, duster]
4: a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter