(grammar) A noun case used to indicate that an object is affected only partially by the verb, or that the effect is not real. It often corresponds roughly to the English words "some" or "any." It is similar in many ways to the genitive case. Some languages that make use of the partitive case include Finnish and Estonian.

The retail facility whereby a customer may withdraw an amount of cash when making a purchase with a credit card or debit card, the amount being added to the bill.

A person who finds jobs for actors, models, and other people in the entertainment business.

(informal) To lecture, berate, or complain to somebody, especially to find fault or criticize.

The seed of the castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; used in the production of castor oil and of the poison ricin.

The pale yellow vegetable oil extracted from the castor bean; used as a laxative and an industrial lubricant.

A hat made from the fur of the beaver. / A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats. / Castoreum (bitter exudate of mature beavers).

(mineralogy) A variety of petalite found in Elba.

A pivoting roller attached to the bottom of furniture to allow it to be moved. / A container with a perforated cap for sprinkling its contents, especially salt, pepper, etc.

Archaic spelling of Kashmir. / A breed of goat (Capra aegagrus hircus) raised for its hair. / A city in Washington.