Hypertext Webster Gateway: "duster"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Duster \Dust"er\, 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.

2. A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the
clothing from dust. [U.S.]

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

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


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