caster

[ kas-ter, kah-ster ]

noun

1. a person or thing that casts.
2. a small wheel on a swivel, set under a piece of furniture, a machine, etc., to facilitate moving it.
3. a bottle or cruet for holding a condiment.
4. a stand containing a set of such bottles.
5. a metal container for sugar, pepper, etc., having a perforated top to permit sprinkling; dredger; muffineer.
6. Automotive. the angle that the kingpin makes with the vertical. Automobiles are usually designed with the upper end of the kingpin inclined rearward positive caster for improved directional stability.

verb (used without object)

1. (of a wheel) to swivel freely in a horizontal plane.

caster

/ ˈkɑːstə /

noun

1. a person or thing that casts
2. Alsocastor a bottle with a perforated top for sprinkling sugar, etc, or a stand containing such bottles
3. Alsocastor a small wheel mounted on a swivel so that the wheel tends to turn into its plane of rotation

Other Words From

• caster·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of caster¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; cast, -er ¹

Example Sentences

This model includes a sliding keyboard tray, additional bottom shelf, and lockable universal casters to make reconfiguring your space super easy—perfect for those who want to switch up their office setup from time to time.

From Popular-Science

It has a 12-hour automatic shut-off timer, remote control, tip-over protection, a 72-inch electric cord, and caster wheels for maximum mobility.

From Popular-Science

This might mean you want to go for an upholstered version, rather than a mesh version, or that rather than getting a chair on casters, you get one with fixed legs and a pivot point just below the seat.

From Popular-Science

The weight capacity is 280 pounds supported by heavy-duty legs and quiet casters.

From Popular-Science

Any character can equip any piece of materia, so it’s possible to make a melee character like Tifa into a caster.

From Time

Then that brought up the question of sentience: Is this Will Caster?

From The Daily Beast

However, she does not downplay the amount of dark clothes and black eyeliner that are characteristic of her Caster ways.

From The Daily Beast

“It is such an extremely vulnerable population,” said Chris Caster, a case manager with the Anaheim Interfaith Shelter.

From The Daily Beast

Indeed, an attachment has recently been added to the machine, whereby its use as a type-caster (p. 076)is still further extended.

From Project Gutenberg

When he answered A Fifty, or something of that sort, just to set the Caster.

From Project Gutenberg

It is as easy as spinning the caster for the oil and vinegar.

From Project Gutenberg

When a man is touched by the caster it must be played if possible; if impossible no penalty.

From Project Gutenberg

The strips of paste are cut with a paste-cutter (caster-like) and placed across; one strip may also be placed all around.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• beaker
• canteen
• carafe
• chalice
• decanter
• jug
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