dust coat
- noun
- /dʌst koʊt/
:
abrigo de polvo
- She wore a dust coat while cleaning the attic.
Examples
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The archaeologist removed his dust coat before entering the museum.
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In the early 20th century, travelers often donned a dust coat to protect their clothes.
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He wore a dust coat over his suit when driving through the countryside.
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The dust coat hung on the hook by the door.
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The traveler wore a long dust coat to keep his clothes clean in the dry desert air.
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She tied the front of her dust coat as she stepped into the dusty workshop.
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Before entering the construction site, he put on his dust coat to protect his outfit.
Synonyms
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5.3
A loose outer piece of clothing worn to protect clothes while working or for ceremony
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6.6
A long loose coat that protects clothes from dust
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9.9
A long loose coat that reaches down to the ankles
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9.9
A long loose coat reaching to the ankles worn in the past
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a coat worn to protect clothing from dust' is directly and predictably composed from 'dust' (particles that settle) modifying 'coat' (an outer garment), so a learner who knows both words can infer its purpose. This modifier+head compound pattern is common across languages and follows straightforward semantic composition, making it transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Dust coat comes from a simple, literal idea: a loose coat worn over clothes to keep dust off, for example when riding in an open car or working in a dusty place. That's why it means 'a coat to protect clothing from dust'.