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duster

duster

4 1.3
A cloth used to remove dust from surfaces
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌstər/
translation icon : plumero
  • Jada twirled the feather duster over everything within reach.
  • feather duster
  • cloths and dusters
  • microfiber duster

You go on your phone, you can get a a roll of pin bags, some dusters and more sweeps delivered in not two hours.

Examples

  • With a fine feather duster, I might add.

  • Plus, I got this new feather duster and, oh, my gosh, you guys, it picks up so much dirt, it's bananas!

  • Can somebody get a duster up there?

  • There isn't much one can do other than carry a duster with you to help.

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  • They use a feather duster and other instruments.

  • Mary took the video container and wiped the top with the duster.

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  • I pick up a feather duster and swipe at the shelves.

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  • Fleeta dismisses me with a wave of her feather duster and goes back to work.

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  • And I've got my duster and I've got a mop as well.

  • She cleaned the shelves with a fluffy duster to remove any lingering dust.

Synonyms

dustmop
vsduster
1 3.4

A mop with a dry cloth head that picks up dust from floors

is for removing dust from general surfaces rather than mainly floors
dustcloth
vsduster
1.0

A soft cloth used to remove dust from furniture

is the more common everyday name for that same cloth
dustrag
vsduster
  • UK
3.4

A cloth used to wipe dust from surfaces

is a plain cloth term without implying age or wear
3.2

A tool like a broom or mop used to clean floors and other surfaces

is a simple cloth focused solely on removing dust from surfaces

Compounds

A small metal weapon that fits over the knuckles to make a punch stronger

How Effective

electrostatic precipitator
  • Specialized
7.7
duster
4 1.3

Surface Forms

duster singular
dusters plural

Morphology

duster = dust (transparent) = dust + er

A duster is a straightforward instrument used for dusting surfaces.

Etymology

Duster: The word duster comes from the English word dust ('fine dry dirt') plus the ending -er that means 'one that'. A duster is simply a cloth 'for dust', used to wipe or remove dust from surfaces.