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Casting

verb
/ˈkastɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 7.7

Definitions

1.verb(physical) To move, or be moved, away.
2.verbTo direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
3.verbTo add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
4.verb(social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
5.verbTo perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
6.verbTo throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
7.verbTo give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
8.verbTo shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
9.verbTo twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
10.verbTo bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
11.verbTo deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
12.verbTo change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
"Casting is generally an indication of bad design."
13.verbOf dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
14.verbTo set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
15.verbTo open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
16.verbTo broadcast.
"The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game."

Synonyms

moldingauditionprojectingpromptingplacingsharingissuingputtingallocationpartitiondistributionpreponderance

Rhymes With

everlastingcontrastinglastingbroadcastingforecastingblastingfastingtypecasting
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