Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cropduster
noun
/ˈkrɒpˌdʌstə(r)/
Definition
A cropduster is an aircraft used for spraying pesticides or fertilizers on agricultural fields.
Examples
- The farmer hired a cropduster to treat the fields with insecticide.
- Cropdusters are often seen flying low over the farmland during the spraying season.
- He watched the cropduster glide through the sky, leaving a trail of mist behind.
Meaning
It is primarily used in farming to protect crops from pests and promote growth by applying chemicals from the air.
Synonyms
- aviation sprayer
- aerial applicator
- agricultural aircraft
