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casters

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Small perforated containers of varying shape and material either made as one piece, with holes in the top and filled through a corked or otherwise plugged hole in the bottom, or made as two pieces, with a threaded stopper or screw cap; used for sprinkling sugar, salt, mustard, or other spices, especially at the table.

Variations

casters (vessels)

caster

castors

Broader Term

condiment vessels

Narrower Terms

sugar casters

pepper casters

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