duster

Noun
Synonyms: dust stormsandstormsiroccogaberdinegabardinesmockdust coatdustclothdustrag

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand“it was the kind of duster not experienced in years”Synonyms: dust stormsandstormsirocco
  2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the anklesSynonyms: gaberdinegabardinesmockdust coat
  3. a piece of cloth used for dustingSynonyms: dustclothdustrag
  4. a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
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Webster's Dictionary (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]

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