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caster
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caster
n.
shaker (i.e. pepper, salt, etc.); small wheel (on furniture)
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Caster
A caster (or castor) is an undriven, single, double, or compound wheel that is designed to be mounted to the bottom of a larger object (the "vehicle") so as to enable that object to be easily moved. They are available in various sizes, and are commonly made of rubber, plastic, nylon, aluminum, or stainless steel.
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caster
Noun
1. a worker who casts molten metal into finished products
(hypernym) worker
(derivation) cast, mold, mould
2. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar
(synonym) castor
(hypernym) shaker
3. a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
(synonym) castor
(hypernym) roller
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caster
Rzecz.
kółko (u fotela)
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Caster
(n.)
One who casts; as, caster of stones, etc. ; a caster of cannon; a caster of accounts.
One who casts; as, caster of stones, etc. ; a caster of cannon; a caster of accounts.
(n.)
A vial, cruet, or other small vessel, used to contain condiments at the table; as, a set of casters.
A vial, cruet, or other small vessel, used to contain condiments at the table; as, a set of casters.
(n.)
A stand to hold a set of cruets.
A stand to hold a set of cruets.
(n.)
A small wheel on a swivel, on which furniture is supported and moved.
A small wheel on a swivel, on which furniture is supported and moved.
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