释义 |
dust·er \ˈdəstə(r)\ noun (-s) 1. : one that removes dust and dirt: as a. : a cloth or brush for dusting (as furniture) b. : a machine typically employing a rotating wire-cloth cylinder for removing dust from raw material (as rags) prior to pulping — called also willow c. : a machine for brushing and sifting the flour from bran or shorts 2. a. : a lightweight washable overgarment usually made like a coat and worn to prevent clothing from becoming soiled b. : a woman's lightweight dress-length housecoat c. : a woman's loose-fitting unlined summer coat made of lightweight material 3. : one that scatters dustlike material: as a. : a container with a perforated lid for sifting or sprinkling < a sugar duster > b. : an implement or machine for applying insecticidal or fungicidal dusts to crops 4. : one whose work is removing dust or sprinkling with a dusting of some substance 5. : a nonproductive oil well 6. South & Midland : dust storm 7. slang Britain : a ship's flag 8. : a baseball pitched at or near the batter |