duster

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duster

A baseball pitcher throws a duster to the batter.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A piece of cloth used for dusting: A soft cloth or tool designed to remove dust from surfaces.
    • A loose, lightweight coat or coverall: A long, loose-fitting garment worn to protect one's clothes from dust or dirt.
    • A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand: A strong, dry wind that carries large amounts of dust or sand.
    • A pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter: In baseball, a pitch thrown intentionally near the batter to force them to move away from home plate.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Cloth):
    • She used a feather duster to clean the bookshelf.
    • Grab a duster and wipe down the furniture.
  • Noun (Garment):
    • The painter wore a white duster to keep his clothes clean.
    • In the old West, cowboys often wore long dusters for protection.
  • Noun (Windstorm):
    • The forecast warned of a severe duster moving across the plains.
    • Crops were damaged by the relentless duster.
  • Noun (Baseball Pitch):
    • The pitcher threw a duster to intimidate the rookie batter.
    • He was warned after his second duster of the game.
Advanced Usage
  • "To give something a duster": To dust something quickly or lightly.
    • I'll just give the table a quick duster before the guests arrive.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dust (verb/noun): The fine particles or the act of removing them.
  • Dustcloth (noun): Another term for a cloth used for dusting.
  • Dust storm (noun): A more common term for a severe duster (windstorm).
Synonyms
  • For cloth: Dustcloth, rag.
  • For garment: Overcoat, smock, coverall.
  • For windstorm: Dust storm, sandstorm, sirocco.
  • For pitch: Brushback pitch, beanball (though a beanball aims at the batter, while a duster aims near them).
Related Phrases
  • Feather duster: A duster made from feathers attached to a stick.
    • The feather duster is effective for delicate items.
  • Duster coat: Specifically refers to the long protective garment.
    • Her beige duster coat was both stylish and practical.
Related Idioms
  • "Like a duster": Moving very quickly, often while stirring up commotion (inspired by the windstorm meaning).
    • He ran through the office like a duster, leaving papers flying everywhere.
duster

A baseball pitcher throws a duster to the batter.

Noun
  1. a pitch thrown deliberately close to the batter
  2. a piece of cloth used for dusting
  3. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
  4. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
    • it was the kind of duster not experienced in years

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