The definition of castors

When are castors not casters? You might think you know what someone is talking about when then say the word castors to you. Below is just some of the meanings of this interesting word. 

Castors 1
Definition: A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver.
Casters 2
Definition: Castoreum. See Castoreum.
Castors 3
Definition: A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.
Casters 4
Definition: A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
Castors 5
Definition: See Casters, a small wheel.
Casters 6
Definition: the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.
Castors 7
Definition: Alt. of Castorite
Casters 8
Definition: type genus of the Castoridae: beavers
castors 9
Definition: a hat made of beaver fur or similar material
casters 10
Definition: a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable
castors 11
Definition: a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar
Casters 12
Definition: a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

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