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cast·er / ˈkastər/ • n. 1. a person who casts something or a machine for casting something.2. Fishing a fly pupa used as bait.3. each of a set of small wheels, free to swivel in any direction, fixed to the legs or base of a heavy piece of furniture so that it can be moved easily.4. the angular inclination of a steering pivot or kingpin.5. a small container with holes in the top, esp. one used for sprinkling sugar or pepper.

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