duster Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʌstɚ/
What Does Duster Mean?
As a noun, duster means An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc. It can also mean Someone who dusts.
Duster: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdʌstɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | smock, dustcloth and gaberdine |
| Plural | dusters |
Duster Definition (Noun)
- An object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc.
- Someone who dusts.
- A loose-fitting long coat.
- A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.
- A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran.
- A dry drillhole, one that does not produce oil or gas.
- A vehicle-mounted, multi-barrelled anti-aircraft gun.
- A type of loose dress worn at home as well as within the vicinity of one's home.
- A block of felt strips, shaped ergonomically, used to remove chalk from a chalkboard.
- A high pitch toward the batter.
- A duststorm.
Noun
- An object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc.
- A light, loose-fitting long coat.
- (paper-making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc.
- (milling) A blowing-machine for separating the flour from the bran.
- (oil and gas) A dry drill hole, one that does not produce oil or gas.
- A sundress.
- A block of felt strips, shaped ergonomically, used to remove chalk from a blackboard.
Synonyms of Duster
Duster synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Duster
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Duster in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
duster (plural dusters)
Words That Rhyme With Duster
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Origin of Duster
From dust + -er.
How Do You Say Duster?
You say duster as //ˈdʌstɚ//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Duster
What part of speech is duster?
Duster is a noun.
What is another word for duster?
Close synonyms of duster are smock, dustcloth and gaberdine. See the full list of duster synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of duster?
The plural of duster is dusters.