CASTOR | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Castor

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 17th century (in castor (sense 2 of the noun)): originally a variant of caster, in the general sense ‘something that casts’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɑːstə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

each of a set of small swivelling wheels fixed to the legs or base of a heavy piece of furniture so that it can be moved easily.

Short Definition:

small swivelling wheel fixed to heavy piece of furniture

Definition:

a small container with holes in the top, especially one used for sprinkling sugar or pepper.

Short Definition:

small container with holes in top

Variant Forms:
  • caster

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