'duster' definitions:
Definition of 'duster'
From: WordNet
noun
A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years" [syn: dust storm, duster, sandstorm, sirocco]
noun
A loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles [syn: duster, gaberdine, gabardine, smock, dust coat]
noun
noun
A pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
Definition of 'duster'
From: GCIDE
- 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 flour from the bran. (c) A dustcloth or a brush used for removing dust from objects or surfaces. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A long light overgarment; specifically (a) a light over-garment, formerly worn when traveling in open vehicles to protect the clothing from dust. [U.S.] (b) A light housecoat worn by women. (c) A light overcoat worn by women, often having no lining. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 3. A device for spreading a powder, especially one for spreading insecticide on plants. [PJC]
- 4. (Baseball) A pitch intentionally thrown by a pitcher directly at or very close to the batter, intended to make the batter stand further away from home plate; also called a dust-back pitch or a dust-back. [PJC]
- 5. A dust storm. [PJC]