English noun: casting |
1. | casting (artifact) object formed by a mold |
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| Synonyms | cast |
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| Broader (hypernym) | copy |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | block, cylinder block, death mask, engine block, life mask |
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2. | casting (act) the act of creating something by casting it in a mold |
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| Synonyms | molding |
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| Broader (hypernym) | creating from raw materials |
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3. | casting (act) the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel |
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| Synonyms | cast |
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| Broader (hypernym) | fishing, sportfishing |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | bait casting, fly casting, overcast, surf casting, surf fishing |
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4. | casting (act) the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie |
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| Broader (hypernym) | choice, option, pick, selection |
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