- dust-back
- duster dust"er (d[u^]st"[~e]r), n.
1. One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from
dust. Specifically:
(a) (Paper Making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which
removes the dust from rags, etc.
(b) (Milling) A blowing machine for separating the flour
from the bran.
(c) A {dustcloth} or a brush used for removing dust from
objects or surfaces.
[1913 Webster]
2. A long light overgarment; specifically (a) a light over-garment, formerly worn when traveling in open vehicles to protect the clothing from dust. [U.S.] (b) A light housecoat worn by women. (c) A light overcoat worn by women, often having no lining. [1913 Webster +PJC]
3. A device for spreading a powder, especially one for spreading insecticide on plants. [PJC]
4. (Baseball) A pitch intentionally thrown by a pitcher directly at or very close to the batter, intended to make the batter stand further away from home plate; also called a {dust-back pitch} or a {dust-back}. [PJC]
5. A {dust storm}. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
