dust coat
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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On the shelves in the American Corner at the university library, thick layers of dust coat copies of “GMAT for Dummies” and “Exploring Corporate Strategy.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2011
Not if you disguise yourself with goggles and a dust coat.
From The Apartment Next Door by Johnston, William Andrew
A young lady, gloved and hatted, with a dust coat on, is sitting in the window-seat with her body twisted to enable her to look out at the view.
From Heartbreak House by Shaw, Bernard
She began to adjust her veil and dust coat.
From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis
In the light of the veranda, they recognized Forrest, carrying a motor cap in his hand and wearing a dust coat which almost touched his heels.
From Aladdin of London or, Lodestar by Pemberton, Max, Sir
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