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Duster

/ˈdʌstɚ/ · noun

Meaning

An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc.
  2. Someone who dusts.
  3. A loose-fitting long coat.
  4. (papermaking) 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 drillhole, one that does not produce oil or gas.
  7. (military, informal) A vehicle-mounted, multi-barrelled anti-aircraft gun.
  8. (Philippines) A type of loose dress worn at home as well as within the vicinity of one's home.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: housedress
Near-synonyms: sandstorm (broadly synonymous), haboob

Synonyms for duster

housedresssandstormhaboobsmockdustclothgaberdinedustragdust coat

Antonyms for duster

Related Words

dustclothdustraggaberdinesmockdust coatknuckledustlessdust clothfeather dusterdedusterdustingdustdustbusterdust bunnydustoffdustieair dusterdust-collectordustballdoust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does duster mean?

Duster means An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc..

What is a synonym for duster?

Common synonyms include housedress, sandstorm, haboob, smock.

What is the opposite of duster?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use duster in a sentence?

Near-synonym: housedress

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