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Vocabulary Entry
castor
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of plant known for its seeds, which are used to produce castor oil.
Example Sentences
"The castor plant can grow to be quite tall in the right conditions."
"Farmers often cultivate castor for its valuable oil."
"The seeds of the castor plant are toxic if ingested."
N
noun
The oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, commonly used in cosmetics and medicines.
Example Sentences
"She used castor oil as a natural remedy for her dry skin."
"Castor oil is sometimes recommended for hair growth."
"The recipe called for castor oil as a base ingredient."
V
verb
To configure or cause something to be placed or set in a particular way (less common usage).
Example Sentences
"They castor the equipment to ensure proper functionality."
"Make sure you castor the devices according to the guidelines."
"The engineers needed to castor the assembly line for better efficiency."