casting

/ˈkæstɪŋ/

/ˈkɑstɪŋ/

Other forms: castings

Definitions of casting

1. noun

   the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
   synonyms: molding

   type of:

   creating from raw materials

   the act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it
2. noun

   object formed by a mold
   synonyms: cast

   types:

   death mask

   a cast taken from the face of a dead person

   block, cylinder block, engine block

   a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

   life mask

   a cast taken from the face of a living person

   type of:

   copy

   a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
3. noun

   the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
   synonyms: cast

   types:

   bait casting

   the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait

   fly casting

   casting an artificial fly as a lure

   overcast

   a cast that falls beyond the intended spot

   surf casting, surf fishing

   casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you

   type of:

   fishing, sportfishing

   the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
4. noun

   the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
   type of:

   choice, option, pick, selection

   the act of choosing or selecting