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Webster 1913 Edition

duster

dust′er

(dŭst′ẽr)
,
Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Duster

DUSTER

,
Noun.
An utensil to clear from dust; also, a sieve.

Definition 2024

duster

duster

See also: düster

English

a feather duster
duster (long coat)

Noun

duster ‎(plural dusters)

  1. An object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc.
  2. Someone who dusts.
  3. A light, loose-fitting long coat.
  4. (paper-making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.
  5. (milling) A blowing-machine for separating the flour from the bran.
  6. (oil and gas) A dry drill hole, one that does not produce oil or gas.
  7. (military, informal) A vehicle-mounted, multi-barrelled, anti-aircraft gun.

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈduːstɐ/

Adjective

duster ‎(comparative dusterer or dustrer, superlative am dustersten)

  1. Alternative form of düster

Derived terms

Etymology

dust +‎ -er

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