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castor

UK
/ˈkæstə/
US
/ˈkæstər/

Translations

castornoun
castors
pl
UK
/ˈkæstə/
US
/ˈkæstər/
The doctor recommended castor oil for the treatment.
Врач рекомендовал касторку для лечения.
The chair has a broken castor, making it difficult to move.
У стула сломанный ролик, из-за чего его трудно передвигать.
Additional translations
касторовое масло
бобровая струя
Synonyms
caster
roller
swivel wheel
wheel
castor-oil plant
castor-oil tree
Ricinus communis
palma christi
cruet
salt shaker
pepper shaker
condiment set
castoradjective
more castor
Comp.
most castor
Super.
Attributive use before nouns (castor wheels, castor oil, etc.); rarely graded.
Synonyms
tan
reddish-brown
brown
castorial
beaverish
beaver-like

Definitions

castornoun
A type of wheel or swivel attached to the bottom of furniture or equipment to allow it to be moved easily.
The office chair glided smoothly across the floor thanks to its sturdy castors.
A beaver-like animal known for its ability to build dams and lodges, also known as a beaver.
The castor was busy gathering wood to reinforce its dam before the winter season.
A small container with holes in the top, used for sprinkling powdered substances such as sugar or salt.
She reached for the castor to sprinkle some powdered sugar over the freshly baked cookies.
A type of oil derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant, used in various industrial and medicinal applications.
Castor oil is often used as a laxative and in the production of soaps and lubricants.
castoradjective
Relating to, made of, or involving castor (oil, wheels, sugar, etc.); used before another noun.
The hospital beds were fitted with castor wheels for easy movement.
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