Duster
- Pronunciation
- /DUHST-er/
- Category
- Equipment
- Singular
- Duster
- Plural
- Dusters
Definition
A handheld tool used to apply dust formulations of insecticides or other pesticides.
Etymology
From the verb 'to dust', meaning to apply a fine powder.
Example
Farmers used hand-operated dusters to apply kaolin dust to crops.