castor
Castor (noun) means a small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled. Example: “One of the castors on the office chair had come loose.”
How to Use Castor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small wheel under furniture, or a small shaker for sugar or salt — usually just a spelling variant of "caster."
Often used interchangeably with "caster" — both spellings are accepted for the furniture wheel and the sugar shaker.
Word Forms
castors plural, castors plural
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One of the _____ on the office chair had come loose.
Etymology
From French castor, "beaver," ultimately from Ancient Greek kástōr — the word originally referred to a hat made of beaver fur, and later shifted to describe rolling wheels and sprinkling containers.
Rhymes for castor
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What does “castor” mean?
The word “castor” means a small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled. In plain terms, a small wheel under furniture, or a small shaker for sugar or salt — usually just a spelling variant of "caster.".
How do you pronounce “castor”?
“Castor” is pronounced KAHS-tuh (/ˈkæs.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “castor” in a sentence?
Here is “castor” used in a sentence: “One of the castors on the office chair had come loose.”
What part of speech is “castor”?
“Castor” is a noun.
Where does the word “castor” come from?
The word “castor” comes from Ancient Greek. From French castor, "beaver," ultimately from Ancient Greek kástōr — the word originally referred to a hat made of beaver fur, and later shifted to describe rolling wheels and sprinkling containers.
Is “castor” a common word?
“Castor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “castor” have?
“Castor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small swivelling wheel fitted to the leg of a piece of furniture so it can be rolled.
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