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castor¹ Definition

cas·tor (kas′tər)

noun

  1. Rare a beaver
  2. a sexual gland of the beaver containing a strong-smelling, oily substance used as a scent in trapping and in making perfumes
  3. 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

castor² Definition

cas·tor (kas′tər)

noun

caster (senses & )

Castor Definition

Cas·tor (kas′tər)

noun

  1. Gr. & Rom. Myth. the mortal twin of Pollux
  2. 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

castor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • conceal: Concealed castors on the base will help moving the unit with ease.
  • lock: The storage bins are easy to move about and have locking castors for extra safety.
  • include: Unit sizes 8 upwards include castors Support shelves - £ 5.20 per pair.
  • have: The base should have 5 castors to be stable.

Preposition: for

  • maneuverability: The exceptionally low level seats sit on ornate front legs with brass castors for easy maneuverability.
  • ease: Quality 360 degree castors for ease of movement from room to room.
  • movement: The two larger sizes have castors for easy movement.

Adjective modifier

  • lockable: Boards are movable, allowing flexibility of exhibition space, with lockable castors at their base.
  • heavy-duty: This Trolley is complete with 4 heavy-duty castors, of which 2 are lockable.
  • front: Front castors are fitted to chair and lift off the ground when seat lift operates to prevent chair moving.

Modifies a noun

  • sugar: Henry Crun: Mix in eight ounces of castor sugar, Seagoon: I haven't got a gas stove.
  • bean: The residue from the castor bean pulp can be used in the production of the biological agent ricin " .
  • oil: The castor oil plant was used for the ' pipes ' of the bellows for the model furnace in.
  • wheel: The unit is mounted on a small table, which is fitted with castor type wheels.
  • angle: The main effect you will feel from changing the castor angle will be through the steering wheel.
  • pack: For pain; use a hot castor oil pack over the area.

Noun used with modifier

  • swivel: High impact polymer outer housing for durability mounted on 360 degree swivel castors.
  • brass: The exceptionally low level seats sit on ornate front legs with brass castors for easy maneuverability.
  • wheel: Twin wheel castors, eight on double sizes bases.
  • front: The two six inch front castors rotate through 360 degrees enabling the power chair to access even the smallest spaces with ease.