Definition of casting

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Casting (n.) The act of casting off, or that which is cast off, as skin, feathers, excrement, etc..

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Cast :: Cast (n.) The act of casting in a mold.
Air Bladder :: Air bladder () A sac or bladder full of air in an animal or plant; also an air hole in a 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.
Poll :: Poll (n.) The casting or recording of the votes of registered electors; as, the close of the poll..
Umbriferous :: Umbriferous (a.) Casting or making a shade; umbrageous.
Casting :: Casting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Cas.
Fin :: Fin (n.) A mark or ridge left on a casting at the junction of the parts of a mold.
Moulder :: Moulder (n.) One who, or that which, molds or forms into shape; specifically (Founding), one skilled in the art of making molds for castings..
Warp :: Warp (v.) A premature casting of young; -- said of cattle, sheep, etc..
Refulgent :: Refulgent (a.) Casting a bright light; radiant; brilliant; resplendent; shining; splendid; as, refulgent beams..
Broadcast :: Broadcast (n.) A casting or throwing seed in all directions, as from the hand in sowing..
Casting :: Casting (n.) The act of one who casts or throws, as in fishing..
Shrinkage :: Shrinkage (n.) The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc..
Calculating :: Calculating (a.) Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition..
Plumbing :: Plumbing (n.) The art of casting and working in lead, and applying it to building purposes; especially, the business of furnishing, fitting, and repairing pipes for conducting water, sewage, etc..
Ribaudequin :: Ribaudequin (n.) A huge bow fixed on the wall of a fortified town for casting javelins.
Cast :: Cast (n.) The act of casting or throwing; a throw.
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..
Exuviation :: Exuviation (n.) The rejecting or casting off of some part, more particularly, the outer cuticular layer, as the shells of crustaceans, skins of snakes, etc.; molting; ecdysis..
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