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casting

cas·ting

UK/ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ US/ˈkæstɪŋ/ fairly common

noun

1.

object formed by a mold

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2.

the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

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3.

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

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4.

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

Origin

From Middle English castynge, castand, equivalent to cast + -ing.

Phrases

  • casting agent
  • casting call
  • casting couch
  • casting net
  • casting vote
  • casting weight
  • central casting
  • die casting

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