castor

• Sustantivo con varios significados: un pequeño recipiente con agujeros para espolvorear azúcar; una ruedecilla pequeña fijada a muebles o equipos para facilitar su movimiento; o un tipo de sombrero hecho de piel de castor.

A noun with multiple meanings: a small container with holes for sprinkling sugar; a small wheel attached to furniture or equipment for easy movement; or a type of hat made from beaver fur.

1. Shaker for sprinklingB1formal

   A small container with a perforated top used for sprinkling powdered sugar, salt, or other condiments.

   Espolvoreador

   • She used a castor to dust the cake with powdered sugar.
   • The castor on the table held cinnamon for the coffee.
   • He filled the castor with fine salt for the dinner table.

   Sinónimosdredgershakersprinkler

2. Pivoting rollerB1formal

   A small wheel or roller attached to the bottom of furniture, carts, or machines to allow easy movement in any direction.

   Rueda giratoria

   • The office chair has a broken castor that needs replacing.
   • He installed castors on the bottom of the heavy cabinet to move it easily.
   • The hospital bed is equipped with locking castors for safety.

   Sinónimoscaster

3. Beaver fur hatC1formalbritish

   A type of hat made from beaver fur or a similar material, historically popular.

   Sombrero de castor

   • The gentleman wore a fine castor to the formal event.
   • In the 19th century, a castor was a sign of wealth and status.
   • He inherited an antique castor from his grandfather.

   Sinónimosbeaver