Castor (Noun)
Meaning 1
A multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Castor is a complex multiple star system in the constellation Gemini, consisting of six components.
- The star Castor, along with Pollux, is a notable binary star system that dominates the Gemini constellation.
- Located relatively close to Pollux, Castor is the second brightest star in the Gemini constellation.
- Castor, named after one of the twins in Greek mythology, is a beautiful multiple star system that consists of six distinct components.
- Castor, with its high luminosity and close proximity to Pollux, forms a striking pattern in the night sky.
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Meaning 3
A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or trucks or portable machines to make them movable.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.