caster

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cast·er, castor /ˈkɑːstə $ ˈkæstər/ noun [countable]  1. TDa small wheel fixed to the bottom of a piece of furniture so that it can move in any direction 〔家具的〕小脚轮，滚轮2. British EnglishDFU a small container with holes in the top, used to spread sugar, salt etc on food 〔顶端有小孔，用来撒糖、盐等的〕调味瓶 SYN American English shaker

Examples from the Corpus

caster• Kenardington and Warehorne for roach and odd bream on pole and caster.• While the swiss roll is cooking, dust a large sheet of greaseproof paper with plenty of caster sugar.• In this case I begin with two on a 16, and if necessary go down to one caster on an 18.• Beat the Ricotta and Mascarpone together until soft, add the caster sugar and beat until fluffy. 3.• Add the caster sugar, if using, and sufficient water to cover, then poach until tender but not too soft.• It will surround the caster and any unit they are with with a shield of intense coldness.• Grease four small soufflé dishes with the butter and sprinkle with caster sugar. 6.Origin caster (1700-1800) cast “to turn” ((15-20 centuries)); → CAST1

cast·er nounChineseSyllable  

Corpus bottom the a wheel small to fixed

caster
cast‧er , castor /ˈkɑːstə $ ˈkæstər/ noun [countable]1. a small wheel fixed to the bottom of a piece of furniture so that it can move in any direction
2. British English a small container with holes in the top, used to spread sugar, salt etc on food
   SYN  shaker American English

cas·ter (NAmE)

= castor