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cas·tor (kas′tər)
noun
- Rare a beaver
- a sexual gland of the beaver containing a strong-smelling, oily substance used as a scent in trapping and in making perfumes also castoreum cas·to′·reum (kas tôr′ē əm)
- a hat of beaver or rabbit fur
Etymology: Fr < L < Gr kastōr, beaver, after Castor: with ref. to Castor as protector of women from disease; substance was used for treating women's diseases
cas·tor (kas′tər)
noun
Cas·tor (kas′tər)
noun
- Gr. & Rom. Myth. the mortal twin of Pollux
- a multiple star, actually the second brightest star in the constellation Gemini although it is considered the twin of Pollux: magnitude, 1.6
Etymology: L < Gr Kastōr
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Converse of object
- conceal: Concealed castors on the base will help moving the unit with ease.
Preposition: for
- maneuverability: The exceptionally low level seats sit on ornate front legs with brass castors for easy maneuverability.
Adjective modifier
- lockable: Boards are movable, allowing flexibility of exhibition space, with lockable castors at their base.
Modifies a noun
- sugar: Henry Crun: Mix in eight ounces of castor sugar, Seagoon: I haven't got a gas stove.
Noun used with modifier
- swivel: High impact polymer outer housing for durability mounted on 360 degree swivel castors.
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