nounπShareAn object, now especially a cloth, used for dusting surfaces etc."She used a duster to clean the bookshelves. "itemutensilthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who dusts."The office hired a new duster to keep the desks clean. "jobpersonworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light, loose-fitting long coat."My grandmother wore a light duster coat to the family picnic. "appearancewearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(paper-making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc."Before being pulped for paper, the rags were fed into a duster to remove any dirt and loose fibers. "machineutensilindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(milling) A blowing-machine for separating the flour from the bran."The miller used the duster to separate the fine flour from the rough bran after grinding the wheat. "machineagricultureindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(oil and gas) A dry drill hole, one that does not produce oil or gas."After months of drilling, the oil company sadly announced that well #4 was a duster, meaning it wouldn't produce any oil. "geologyindustryfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA vehicle-mounted, multi-barrelled, anti-aircraft gun."During the military parade, a duster rumbled past, its four barrels pointed towards the sky, ready to defend against enemy aircraft. "vehiclemilitaryweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sundress.""She wore a pretty floral duster to the outdoor wedding." "wearstyleappearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block of felt strips, shaped ergonomically, used to remove chalk from a blackboard."The teacher used the duster to clean the blackboard after the math lesson. "stationeryitemeducationutensilthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA high pitch toward the batter."The pitcher threw a duster, forcing the batter to duck to avoid getting hit. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
