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casting
noun cast·ing
: something made from material that hardens in a mold
Full Definition of CASTING
1
: something (as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: as a : the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel b : the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold
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First Known Use of CASTING
14th century
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CASTING Defined for Kids
casting
noun cast·ing \ˈka-stiŋ\
Definition of CASTING for Kids
1
: the act or action of someone or something that casts
2
: something that is cast in a mold <a bronze casting>
3
: 2cast 9
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casting
noun cast·ing
Medical Definition of CASTING
1
: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold
2
: something cast in a mold
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