duster

Meanings

• Noun

  A tool used to remove dust and debris from surfaces, typically with a soft, textured head.

  - "I use a duster to clean the shelves in my living room."
  - "Can you please dust the furniture before the guests arrive?"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with duster
muster , rustler , bustler , justler , hustler

---

Variants

List of all variants of duster that leads to same result
duster , duster coat , dusters , crop duster , crop dusters , knuckle-duster , knuckle-dusters , feather duster

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'duster' comes from the Old French word 'doster', which means 'to dust' or 'to polish'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. A duster can also be used to remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners.

2. In the early 1900s, dusters were made from the feathers of turkeys or goose.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. vacuum cleaner: A larger appliance used to remove dust and debris from floors and carpets.

2. duster coat: A long, flowing coat that is worn as a fashion statement, often in the Western genre.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The duster has been used as a symbol of housekeeping and cleanliness in literature and art. For example, in the novel 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, the character St. John Rivers describes Jane as being 'as neat and orderly as a dusted room'.

How to Memorize "duster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soft, textured tool being used to remove dust from a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duster' with the idea of cleaning and removing dust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'duster' is a tool used to 'dust' or 'polish' surfaces.

---

Memorize "duster" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize duster is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.