CASTERS Synonyms

• a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant

• the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

• the activity of flying a glider

• move smoothly and effortlessly

• fly in or as if in a glider plane

• cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly

• the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

• turn on a pivot

• a grounder that rolls along the infield

• a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore

• a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate)

• a cylinder that revolves

• a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

• Old World bird that tumbles or rolls in flight; related to kingfishers

• pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground

• a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction

• someone who races the luge

• freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets

• a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown

• a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin

• turn on a pivot

• a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle

• a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar

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

• type genus of the Castoridae: beavers

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

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