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noun
- A wheeled assembly attached to a larger object at its base to facilitate rolling. A caster usually consists of
- a wheel, which may be plastic, a hard elastomer, or metal
- an axle
- a mounting provision, usually a stem, flange, or plate
- (sometimes) a swivel which allows the caster to rotate for steering
- Many office chairs roll on a set of casters.
- A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.
Translations: - German: Streuer
(trans-bottom)
Etymology: From cast (obsolete) "to turn"
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