Definition of casting

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Casting (n.) The act or process of making casts or impressions, or of shaping metal or plaster in a mold; the act or the process of pouring molten metal into a mold..

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Casting :: Casting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cas.
Cold-shut :: Cold-shut (a.) Closed while too cold to become thoroughly welded; -- said of a forging or casting.
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) A casting secured to the frame of a truck and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.
Lance :: Lance (n.) A small iron rod which suspends the core of the mold in casting a shell.
Anticipatory :: Anticipatory (a.) Forecasting; of the nature of anticipation.
Horoscopy :: Horoscopy (n.) The art or practice of casting horoscopes, or observing the disposition of the stars, with a view to prediction events..
Molten :: Molten (a.) Made by melting and casting the substance or metal of which the thing is formed; as, a molten image..
Unfinished :: Unfinished (a.) Not finished, not brought to an end; imperfect; incomplete; left in the rough; wanting the last hand or touch; as, an unfinished house; an unfinished picture; an unfinished iron casting..
Ecdysis :: Ecdysis (n.) The act of shedding, or casting off, an outer cuticular layer, as in the case of serpents, lobsters, etc.; a coming out; as, the ecdysis of the pupa from its shell; exuviation..
Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide; as, a casting voice..
Geat :: Geat (n.) The channel or spout through which molten metal runs into a mold in casting.
Chill :: Chill (n.) The hardened part of a casting, as the tread of a car wheel..
Warp :: Warp (v.) A premature casting of young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Frame :: Frame (n.) A molding box or flask, which being filled with sand serves as a mold for castings..
Poll :: Poll (n.) The casting or recording of the votes of registered electors; as, the close of the poll..
Outcasting :: Outcasting (n.) That which is cast out.
Genethlialogy :: Genethlialogy (n.) Divination as to the destinies of one newly born; the act or art of casting nativities; astrology.
Air Bladder :: Air bladder () A sac or bladder full of air in an animal or plant; also an air hole in a casting.
Casting :: Casting (n.) The act of casting off, or that which is cast off, as skin, feathers, excrement, etc..
Cleromancy :: Cleromancy (n.) A divination by throwing dice or casting lots.
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