duster
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdʌs.tər/ us/ˈdʌs.tɚ/
(FOR CLEANING)
UK (US dustcloth)抹布
a piece of cloth that is used for removing dust from furniture, books, surfaces, etc.
She used his old T-shirt as a duster.
US (UK feather duster)(鸡毛)掸子,尘拂
a stick with feathers at one end, or a similar object with cloth attached to one end, used for cleaning
The cartoon depicted the President in an apron holding a duster.
- More examples
- He tore one of mum's dusters into strips for tying up the bundles of sticks.
- A clout means a cloth, rag, dishcloth, or duster.
- Give children chores where they don't risk breaking anything, such as using a duster.
- a duster made out of ostrich feathers