casting Meaning & Definition
What Does Casting Mean?
As a verb, casting means present participle and gerund of cast. As a noun, it means The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc.
Quick Facts About Casting
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkæstɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cast and molding |
| Plural | castings |
Casting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of cast
Casting as a Noun
- The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc.
- A manufacturing process using a mold.
- An object made in a mold.
- The regurgitation of fur, feathers, and other undigestible material by hawks, to clean and empty their crops.
- The excreta of an earthworm or similar creature.
- The act of converting between data types.
- Of hounds, the act of spreading out and searching for a scent.
Verb
- (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
- (social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
- To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
- To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
- To 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.
- To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
- To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
Casting is generally an indication of bad design.
- Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
- To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
- To broadcast.
The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game.
Synonyms of Casting
Casting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Casting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Casting in a Sentence
Casting is generally an indication of bad design.
The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game.
Word Forms & Grammar
casting
casting (countable and uncountable, plural castings)
Words That Rhyme With Casting
Origin of Casting
Origin 1: From Middle English castynge, castand, equivalent to cast + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English castyng, castinge, equivalent to cast + -ing.
How to Pronounce Casting
The standard pronunciation of casting is //ˈkæstɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Casting
Is casting a verb or a noun?
Casting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for casting?
You can replace casting with words such as cast and molding. See the full list of casting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of casting?
The plural of casting is castings.