castor

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Castor
    n 1: a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in
         Gemini; close to Pollux [syn: {Castor}, {Alpha Geminorum}]
    2: a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar
       [syn: {caster}, {castor}]
    3: a pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture or
       trucks or portable machines to make them movable [syn:
       {caster}, {castor}]
    4: a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material)
       [syn: {beaver}, {castor}]
    5: type genus of the Castoridae: beavers [syn: {Castor}, {genus
       Castor}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Beaver \Bea"ver\, n. [OE. bever, AS. beofer, befer; akin to D.
   bever, OHG. bibar, G. biber, Sw. b[aum]fver, Dan. b[ae]ver,
   Lith. bebru, Russ. bobr', Gael. beabhar, Corn. befer, L.
   fiber, and Skr. babhrus large ichneumon; also as an adj.,
   brown, the animal being probably named from its color.
   [root]253. See {Brown}.]
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   1. (Zool.) An amphibious rodent, of the genus {Castor}.
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   Note: It has palmated hind feet, and a broad, flat tail. It
         is remarkable for its ingenuity in constructing its
         lodges or "houses," and dams across streams. It is
         valued for its fur, and for the material called
         {castor}, obtained from two small bags in the groin of
         the animal. The European species is {Castor fiber}, and
         the American is generally considered a variety of this,
         although sometimes called {Castor Canadensis}.
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   2. The fur of the beaver.
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   3. A hat, formerly made of the fur of the beaver, but now
      usually of silk.
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            A brown beaver slouched over his eyes. --Prescott.
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   4. Beaver cloth, a heavy felted woolen cloth, used chiefly
      for making overcoats.
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   5. A man's beard.
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   6. The hair on a woman's pubic area; -- vulgar. [vulgar
      slang]
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   7. A woman; -- vulgar and offensive. [vulgar slang]
      [PJC]

   8. A person who works enthusiastically and diligently; --
      used especially in the phrase {eager beaver}. [informal]
      [PJC]

   {Beaver rat} (Zool.), an aquatic ratlike quadruped of
      Tasmania ({Hydromys chrysogaster}).

   {Beaver skin}, the furry skin of the beaver.

   {Bank beaver}. See under 1st {Bank}.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Castor \Cas"tor\, n. [L. castor the beaver, Gr. ?; of uncertain
   origin.]
   1. (Zool.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See
      {Beaver}.
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   2. Castoreum. See {Castoreum}.
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   3. A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.
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            I have always been known for the jaunty manner in
            which I wear my castor.               --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.
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   4. A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Castor \Cast"or\, n.
   See {Caster}, a small wheel.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Castor \Cas"tor\, n. [L.] (Astron.)
   the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation
   Gemini, the other being Pollux.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Castor \Cas"tor\, Castorite \Cas"tor*ite\, n. [The minerals
   castor and pollux were so named because found together on the
   island of Elba. See {Castor and Pollux}.] (Min.)
   A variety of the mineral called petalite, from Elba.
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from U.S. Gazetteer (1990)

Castor, LA (village, FIPS 13260)
  Location: 32.25414 N, 93.16696 W
  Population (1990): 196 (85 housing units)
  Area: 3.1 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
  Zip code(s): 71016

from U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000)

Castor, LA -- U.S. village in Louisiana
   Population (2000):    209
   Housing Units (2000): 101
   Land area (2000):     1.197188 sq. miles (3.100703 sq. km)
   Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
   Total area (2000):    1.197188 sq. miles (3.100703 sq. km)
   FIPS code:            13260
   Located within:       Louisiana (LA), FIPS 22
   Location:             32.252757 N, 93.164933 W
   ZIP Codes (1990):     71016
   Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
   Headwords:
    Castor, LA
    Castor