Caster
/ˈkæstər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA small wheel or set of wheels attached to the base of a piece of furniture or equipment, allowing it to be moved easily.
/ˈkæstər/
A rotating wheel or set of wheels
The office chair has smooth-rolling casters.
💡 Simply: It's a small wheel that lets something roll.
👶 For kids: A tiny wheel that helps things move!
More Examples
The heavy equipment uses sturdy casters.
How It's Used
"The chair has five casters for easy movement."
"Heavy-duty casters are needed for this machinery."
One who adds sugar, spices, or other ingredients to food or drinks.
/ˈkæstər/
A person who adds sugar to something
The pastry chef is also a skilled caster of sugar.
💡 Simply: Someone who adds sugar or other ingredients to food or drinks.
👶 For kids: Someone who sprinkles sugar or spices on things.
More Examples
In this bakery, the sugar caster is always busy.
How It's Used
"The caster added just enough sugar to balance the tartness."
From Middle English *castrare, from Old French *chaster, from Latin *castrare "to castrate," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kastr- "to cut, shear."
The word 'caster' in its wheel sense has been used since at least the 17th century.
Memory tip
Think of 'cast' - it helps things roll.
Word Origin
"to cut, shear"