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 ]
[すすたけ;すすだけ, susutake ; susudake] (n) (1) soot-colored bamboo (coloured); (2) (See すす払い・1) bamboo duster (with the leaves still attached at one end) [Add to Longdo]
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