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duster (n.)

1570s, "dust brush for clothes," agent noun from dust (v.). Meaning "sifter, fine sieve" is from 1660s; that of "light overcoat or wrap worn to keep off dust from clothing" is from 1864.

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Definitions of duster from WordNet

duster (n.)
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand;
it was the kind of duster not experienced in years
Synonyms: dust storm / sandstorm / sirocco
duster (n.)
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles;
Synonyms: gaberdine / gabardine / smock / dust coat
duster (n.)
a piece of cloth used for dusting;
Synonyms: dustcloth / dustrag
duster (n.)
a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter;
From wordnet.princeton.edu