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Definition of «caster»

The term "caster" has several meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, it can refer to someone who casts something such as a vote or an object like a fishing line.

2) In sports terminology, particularly in reference to wheelchairs, caster is the angle of inclination between the vertical and the groundline of the wheelchair user's footrests. This can affect how quickly the chair moves forward when pushed by the wheels or the user's feet.

3) In a more specific context related to bicycles, it refers to the mechanism that allows the front wheel to turn in response to steering input from the rider. The caster is attached to the fork and includes bearings that allow for smooth rotation of the wheel.

Usage examples

  1. Fishing: Use a fishing line caster to cast your line farther into the water.
  2. Wheels: Attach a caster wheel to the bottom of a piece of furniture for easy mobility.
  3. Gaming: Equip your character with a spell caster ability to unleash powerful magic attacks.
  4. Construction: Install caster wheels onto a heavy tool cabinet for easy maneuverability in the workshop.
  5. Television: Connect a smart TV caster to your television to stream content from your phone or computer.
  6. Music: Use a microphone caster to securely mount your microphone on a stand for better stage performance.
  7. Gardening: Attach a hose caster to your garden hose reel for effortless rerouting of the hose around the yard.
  8. Photography: Mount your camera onto a tripod with a caster for smooth panning while capturing moving subjects.
  9. Office: Install caster wheels on your office chair to easily move around the workspace.
  10. Sports: Use a caster board to perform tricks and maneuvers while skateboarding.

Phrases with «caster»

Sentences with «caster»

  • Is the sugar caster sugar? (whatsgabycooking.com)
  • All eyes were on Caster Semenya on Saturday afternoon. (sbnation.com)
  • This all helps make the magic system feel like an active part of battles and not just something that you see happen in the background; the spell casters of your group all feel more essential as a result. (snackbar-games.com)
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