duster
duster Lexical Profile
duster Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cloth, brush, or other lightweight device used for clearing dust from furniture and surfaces.
"She used a feather duster to carefully clean the delicate porcelain figurines on the mantelpiece."
A long, loose coat or outerwear garment originally worn to protect inner clothing from dirt and dust.
"He wore a rugged canvas duster that trailed near his boots as he rode horseback across the dry plains."
A machine, device, or specialized aircraft used for spreading powder or chemicals, such as pesticides, over a wide area.
"The agricultural cooperative hired an aerial duster to apply fungicide to the vast wheat fields before the outbreak could spread."
• Rhymes for duster
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the noun 'dust' and the agent suffix '-er'. It initially referred to a tool for removing dust (1670s), and by the late 19th century, evolved to describe a long lightweight coat worn to protect clothing from dust while riding in open carriages or early automobiles.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.