caster Synonyms & Antonyms
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Caster as a Noun
Someone or something that casts.
a caster of spells
A wheeled assembly attached to a larger object at its base to facilitate rolling. A caster usually consists of a wheel (which may be plastic, a hard elastomer, or metal), an axle, a mounting provision (usually a stem, flange, or plate), and sometimes a swivel (which allows the caster to rotate for steering).
Many office chairs roll on a set of casters.
A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.
a set of casters
A stand to hold a set of shakers or cruets.
The angle of the axis around which a car's front wheels rotate when the steering wheel is turned, with a vertical axis being defined as zero caster.
Caster as a Verb
To act as a caster (wheeled assembly).
To act as a caster
Caster in a Sentence
a caster of spells
a caster of stones
a caster of bronze statuary
Many office chairs roll on a set of casters.
a set of casters
a caster of spells; a caster of stones; a caster of bronze statuary; an online caster of video games
Word Forms & Grammar
caster (plural casters)
caster (third-person singular simple present casters, present participle castering, simple past and past participle castered)
Words That Rhyme With Caster
Origin of Caster
From cast + -er; the wheel sense comes from obsolete cast (“to turn”).
Word Facts for Caster
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑːstə(ɹ)/ |
| Meaning | Someone or something that casts |
| Plural | casters |
| Verb forms | casters, castering, castered |
Quick Answers About Caster
Is caster a noun or a verb?
Caster is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of caster?
The plural of caster is casters.
What is the past tense of caster?
The past tense of caster is castered. The present participle is castering.