caster

rotella, ruota girevole

Piccola ruota fissata sotto mobili o attrezzature per spostarli facilmente.

In inglese semplice: A small wheel fixed under furniture or equipment so you can move it easily.

• One caster on my chair is broken.
• The bed rolls smoothly on four casters.
• Can you replace the front caster?

Sinonimi: castor

Espressioni comuni: swivel caster, caster wheels, on a caster

fonditore, incantatore

Persona o cosa che lancia qualcosa, modella il metallo o usa la magia.

In inglese semplice: A person or thing that throws something, shapes metal, or uses magic to make things happen.

• The caster whispered a spell.
• Skilled casters poured the hot metal into molds.
• Each spell needs an experienced caster.

Come si usa: caster of something (The old wizard was a caster of powerful spells.)

Espressioni comuni: spell caster, metal caster, caster of spells

spargitore

Recipiente con piccoli fori sul coperchio per distribuire zucchero, sale o pepe sui cibi.

In inglese semplice: A container with small holes in its top, used to shake sugar, salt, or pepper onto food.

• She passed me the sugar caster.
• Two silver casters stood beside the plates.
• The caster's lid has tiny holes.

Sinonimi: shaker, castor

Espressioni comuni: sugar caster, silver caster, pepper caster

portacondimenti

Supporto che tiene insieme sulla tavola piccoli contenitori di sale, pepe, olio o aceto.

In inglese semplice: A stand that holds small containers of salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar together on a table.

• The caster held three small bottles.
• She placed the vinegar bottle in the caster.
• Antique casters often have a carrying handle.

Sinonimi: cruet stand, castor

Espressioni comuni: silver caster, table caster, antique caster

girare liberamente

Detto di una ruota, orientarsi liberamente nella direzione in cui si muove l’oggetto.

In inglese semplice: If a wheel does this, it turns freely to follow the direction in which the object moves.

• The front wheels caster freely.
• One wheel stopped castering when dirt blocked its joint.
• These wheels can caster as the cart changes direction.

Sinonimi: swivel

Espressioni comuni: caster freely, caster smoothly