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Duster

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A long, loose-fitting coat designed to be worn over clothing to protect it from dust or light weather, originally worn by travelers or as protective outerwear in dirty environments.

Detailed Definition
A duster is a lightweight or canvas coat, often reaching the calves, originally meant to shield clothing from dust during travel. It carries the atmosphere of roads, horses, trains, and wide unsettled spaces. In a poem, its trailing hem may stir behind a rider like a second shadow, while its practical origin can suggest a life spent crossing borders, leaving towns, or refusing to be held by one fixed identity.
Example
Example in poetry:
“The duster streamed behind the rider on the dry road,” uses its length to create motion; A pale duster can make a traveler resemble a ghost crossing the prairie; “Dust settled into every fold of his duster,” links the garment to labor and landscape; In a poem, the duster may suggest wandering, protection, or an old frontier legend.
Additional Notes
A duster is a loose, flowing coat that originally protected clothing from road dust. It is associated with travelers, riders, and western wear, and may be made from canvas, cotton, or leather.
Also Known As
Duster Coat Duster Jacket Feather Duster
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