1
: one that casts
especially
: a machine that casts type
2
or castor
a
: a usually silver table vessel with a perforated top for sprinkling a seasoning (such as sugar or spice)
b
: a usually revolving metal stand bearing condiment containers (such as cruets, mustard pot, and often shakers) for table use : a cruet stand
3
: any of a set of wheels or rotating balls mounted in a swivel frame and used for the support and movement of furniture, trucks, and portable equipment
4
: the slight usually backward tilt from vertical of the axis of the steering mechanism of an automobile for giving directional stability to the front wheels
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Larger houses often work with multiple casters and suppliers, making the transition to fully traceable gold a logistical challenge.
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
Locking caster wheels offer stability and, even more important, convenience — if your al fresco gathering gets rained out, just roll the cart indoors and keep the party going.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The Verve is a newer and sportier model from the brand that set out to modernize dated office furniture (from standing desks to seating), and boasts a sleek breathable mesh back and some slender legs with casters for wheeling around the office.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Attach four caster wheels to the base of an old cabinet door to form a dolly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jill Newman, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2026
Locking caster wheels offer stability and, even more important, convenience — if your al fresco gathering gets rained out, just roll the cart indoors and keep the party going.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The Verve is a newer and sportier model from the brand that set out to modernize dated office furniture (from standing desks to seating), and boasts a sleek breathable mesh back and some slender legs with casters for wheeling around the office.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Attach four caster wheels to the base of an old cabinet door to form a dolly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for caster
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“Caster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caster. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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