duster

8 ENTRIES FOUND:

dust·er

noun \ˈdəs-tər\

Definition of DUSTER

1
: one that removes dust
2
a (1) : a long lightweight overgarment to protect clothing from dust (2) : a long coat cut like a duster —called also duster coat b : a dress-length housecoat
3
: one that scatters fine particles; specifically : a device for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops

Examples of DUSTER

  1. He wore a tan duster.

First Known Use of DUSTER

1576

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