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A small vessel with a perforated top, from which to cast or sprinkle pepper, sugar, or the like, in the form of powder; extended to other vessels…
A small castor with a perforated top for sprinkling salt, sugar, etc., on muffins.
An implement, machine, etc. used for shaking. U.S. = castor, n.2 1.