caster
/ˈkɑː.stər/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈæstɚ] /ˈkæs.tɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈæstɚ] /ˈka-stər How to pronounce caster (audio)/ (ame, mw)
caster — noun
- castersingular
- castersplural
1. a small wheel mounted under furniture, carts, or equipment so the item can be ro
a small wheel mounted under furniture, carts, or equipment so the item can be rolled without lifting it.
The office chair's front caster snapped when Justin leaned back too hard.
front / back caster on furniture with moving parts
Noor pushed the heavy plant stand across the balcony on new rubber casters.
Each hospital bed has locking casters to keep it still during treatment.
Workers slid the display shelves into place after fitting swivel casters underneath.
Because the toolbox was on casters, Piotr rolled it straight to the garage door.
- wheel
broader term; does not specifically imply a fitted under-wheel on furniture
- roller
emphasizes rolling action; may not swivel or be attached under furniture
- swivel wheel
more explicit technical label for a caster that can turn
文法句型
swivel / locking / rubber caster
put something on casters
用法筆記
In American English, this is the usual spelling for the wheel under furniture or equipment. British English often writes castor for the same object. It commonly follows words like swivel, rubber, and locking.
常見錯誤
2. a worker whose job is to pour melted metal into a mold so it hardens into a shap
a worker whose job is to pour melted metal into a mold so it hardens into a shaped object or part.
Christopher trained as a bronze caster in a workshop near the old harbor.
bronze caster; skilled trade in metalwork
The foundry hired an experienced caster to pour the metal safely.
After the mold cracked, Quan asked the caster to inspect the next batch.
A skilled caster can make thin parts without leaving bubbles in the metal.
Obi interviewed a local caster who still makes bells by hand.
- foundry worker
broader; may do many jobs in a foundry, not only casting
- metalworker
much broader; includes cutting, welding, and finishing as well as casting
- molder
focuses on making or handling molds rather than pouring the metal
文法句型
bronze / iron caster
work as a caster
用法筆記
Usually appears in foundry, sculpture, or metalworking contexts and often combines with material names such as bronze or iron. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense names a person, not a wheel.
常見錯誤
3. a small container with holes in the top that you shake to scatter sugar, spice,
a small container with holes in the top that you shake to scatter sugar, spice, or another fine seasoning over food.
Lara dusted the warm toast with cinnamon from the silver caster.
tableware used to sprinkle sugar or spice
At the tea shop, Rin filled the sugar caster before the afternoon customers arrived.
fixed phrase: sugar caster
The waiter set a matched salt cellar and caster beside Tamar's dessert plate.
A fine caster lets chefs sprinkle cocoa evenly over a tray of tiramisu.
Shanti polished the antique caster before placing it on the dining table.
- shaker
broader everyday term for any container you shake to scatter something
- sugar shaker
more explicit everyday name when the contents are sugar
- dredger
formal tableware term for a shaker with a perforated top
文法句型
sugar / cinnamon caster
fill the caster
用法筆記
Often refers to a table container for sugar or ground spices rather than an everyday kitchen shaker. British English often writes castor for this object too. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense names a container, not a wheel.