Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
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 Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duster — (n.) 1570s, dust brush for clothes, agent noun from DUST (Cf. dust). Meaning sifter is from 1660s; that of cloth worn to keep off dust is from 1864 … Etymology dictionary
duster — ► NOUN Brit. ▪ a cloth for dusting furniture … English terms dictionary
duster — [dus′tər] n. 1. a person or thing that dusts 2. a brush or cloth for removing dust from furniture, etc. 3. a device for sprinkling on a powder, as for applying an insecticide ☆ 4. a lightweight coat worn to protect the clothes from dust, as… … English World dictionary
Duster (clothing) — Old West reenactor wearing a duster A duster is a light, loose fitting long coat. The original dusters were full length, light colored canvas or linen coats worn by horsemen to protect their clothing from trail dust. These dusters were typically… … Wikipedia
duster — [[t]dʌ̱stə(r)[/t]] dusters N COUNT A duster is a cloth which you use for removing dust from furniture, ornaments, or other objects. → See also feather duster … English dictionary
duster — UK [ˈdʌstə(r)] / US [ˈdʌstər] noun [countable] Word forms duster : singular duster plural dusters 1) a cloth for removing dust from the surfaces of furniture 2) American a light coat that you wear to protect your clothes from dust 3) American… … English dictionary
cloth — noun 1) a maker of cloth Syn: fabric, material; textile(s), soft goods 2) a cloth to wipe the table Syn: rag, wipe, duster, sponge; towel; chamois … Thesaurus of popular words
cloth — noun 1) a maker of cloth Syn: fabric, material, textile(s) 2) a cloth to wipe the table Syn: rag, wipe, duster, flannel; Austral. washer … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
duster — noun 1》 a cloth for dusting furniture. 2》 (also duster coat or dustcoat) a woman s loose lightweight coat without buttons, of a style originally worn when travelling in an open car. ↘N. Amer. a short, light housecoat … English new terms dictionary
duster — dust•er [[t]ˈdʌs tər[/t]] n. 1) a person or thing that removes or applies dust 2) a cloth, brush, etc., for removing dust 3) clo a lightweight knee length housecoat 4) an apparatus or device for sprinkling dust, powder, insecticide, or the like… … From formal English to slang
