Small solid wheel, usually pivoted and screwed into the end of chairs and tables Introduced into England at the end of the 17th Century Early versions were made out of wood, later brass In the Victorian era they were made out of ceramic
An English term for a component of a boot or show (i e front, vamp, etc) that is cut oversized and subsequently trimmed down to size during the lasting or shaping [Frank Jones of Lancashire, via the Crispin Colliquy] See Blocker
type genus of the Castoridae: beavers a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
{i} beaver, large semiaquatic rodent; fur hat made of beaver fur; salt and pepper shaker; caster, small wheel under furniture; (Textiles) heavy woolen fabric