castor

/ˈkæstər/
/ˈkæstə/
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Other forms: castors

Definitions of castor
  1. noun
    a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
    synonyms: caster
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    type of:
    roller
    a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)
  2. noun
    a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)
    synonyms: beaver
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    type of:
    fur hat
    a hat made of fur
  3. noun
    a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar
    synonyms: caster
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    type of:
    shaker
    a container in which something can be shaken
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkæstər/
UK
/ˈkæstə/
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