caster
Americannoun
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a person or thing that casts.
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a small wheel on a swivel, set under a piece of furniture, a machine, etc., to facilitate moving it.
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a bottle or cruet for holding a condiment.
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a stand containing a set of such bottles.
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a metal container for sugar, pepper, etc., having a perforated top to permit sprinkling; dredger; muffineer.
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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)
noun
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a person or thing that casts
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Also: castor. a bottle with a perforated top for sprinkling sugar, etc, or a stand containing such bottles
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Also: castor. a small wheel mounted on a swivel so that the wheel tends to turn into its plane of rotation
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Etymology
Origin of caster
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at cast, -er 1
Example Sentences
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She also recommends devil's ivy for a bathroom which will see lots of moisture, and a false caster oil plant for a shady room or hallway.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
When baking with caster sugar, it's important to note that you can substitute it 1:1 by weight with granulated sugar, but not cup for cup.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
Maybe Willow will be a more consistent spell caster than he was as a teenager.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2022
The latest Elden Ring patch nerfs two extremely popular abilities, adds some sorely needed quality of life updates, and provides a significant buff to caster builds.
From The Verge • Mar. 17, 2022
“She must be a witch. Even Mrs. Larkin called her a sorceress. A caster of spells.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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