casting
pronunciation
How to pronounce casting in British English:
UK [ˈkɑ:stɪŋ]
How to pronounce casting in American English:
US [ˈkæstɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- object formed by a mold
- the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
Word Origin
- casting (n.)
- c. 1300, "a throwing; late 14c., "a metal casting, a product of a cast;" verbal noun from cast (v.). Theatrical sense is from 1814. Casting couch in the naughty-Hollywood sense is from 1948.
Example
- 1. These uncertainties are casting a shadow over the upcoming meeting .
- 2. But complaining is easy , as is casting a protest vote .
- 3. The fascinating paper-looking-like appearance of these beautiful pieces is rendered through a slow casting process of slewed concrete .
- 4. Intimidated , the group of people began to leave , casting puzzled stares in his direction .
- 5. The real problem analysts say is that municipal government debt in china has begun casting a large shadow over the nation 's growth picture .