casting

noun

cast·​ing ˈka-stiŋ 

1

: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off

2

: the act of one that casts: such 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

Examples of casting in a Sentence

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tesla's data identified inefficiencies in assembly, leading to parallel sub-assembly production and large single-body castings, reducing costs and production time by 30% to 50%. —Dr. Milan Kumar, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Though no further details regarding a release date and casting have been announced yet, many stars from the first two installments have expressed their desire to return. —Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Collar Feathering The peacock feathers are connected to the diamond collar via their stems, which are composed of 116 triangle-cut diamonds, with jewelers using tweezers to place stones into the casting. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024

And the casting, fundamental of those instruments, was incredibly wise. —Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing casting

• casting couch
• casting director
• casting vote
• central casting
• fly casting
• from/out of central casting
• sand casting
• surf casting

Kids Definition

casting

noun

cast·​ing

ˈkas-tiŋ

1

: the act of one that casts

2

: something cast in a mold

3

: cast entry 2 sense 9

Medical Definition

casting

noun

cast·​ing

1

: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold

2

: something cast in a mold