Castor (n.)

  1. a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

    [ Syn: castor , alpha geminorum ]

  2. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar

    [ Syn: caster ]

  3. a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable

    [ Syn: caster ]

  4. a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)

    [ Syn: beaver ]

  5. type genus of the Castoridae: beavers

    [ Syn: castor , genus castor ]

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