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The craft of making statues
“The art students perfected their casting techniques by creating intricate sculptures out of bronze.”
Artistic artifact formed by molding or casting process
“I examined the intricate details of the ancient bronze casting at the museum.”
A performance, especially by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent
“The actor's casting at the audition was flawless and showcased his exceptional talent.”
The act of catching fish
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile
The action of building something, typically a large structure
Indicating a given direction or point
Present participle for to throw or launch something in a given direction
“He told himself that he was Gobernator of the depths, of the waves that dig up the mud of humanity to cast it into the heavens.”
Present participle for to diffuse, radiate or give off
“The sun would cast light on the wings of the golden cherubim on the mercy seat.”
Present participle for to select or designate for a role or activity
“Was it intimidating when they decided to cast you as an actress who was called the most beautiful woman in the world?”
Present participle for to shape (metal or other material) by pouring it into a mold while molten
“The system uses electric channel-induction induction heating with rammed ceramic lined furnaces to melt, hold and cast the copper.”
Present participle for to create or prepare methodically
“It's more likely that we'll fly into a panic than calmly assess the situation and cast a plan to deal with the problem.”
Present participle for to lay or spread out
“We met in the gloom of the dining room where he gently cast the blanket over my shoulders with all the concern of a loving father.”
Present participle for to direct a particular kind of look or facial expression
“Helga would cast a look of revulsion at Don after having her dreams shattered.”
Present participle for to record or register an entry, such as a vote
“Reaching the age of eighteen allowed me the opportunity to cast my first vote.”
Present participle for to shed (skin or horns) in the process of growth
“When about to cast its skin, it ceases to eat, raises the forepart of the body slightly, and remains in perfect repose.”
Present participle for to calculate and record the details of
“It contains the blank forms, charts, and instructions on how to cast your own natal chart.”
Present participle for to predict or forecast something, especially through astrology
“He is a perfect astrologer, that can cast the rise and fall of others, and mark their errant motions to his own use.”
Present participle for to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
Present participle for to allow skin or shell to come off, typically to be replaced by another
(informal) Present participle for to put someone or something somewhere, or in a given place
Present participle for to make coins by stamping metal
Present participle for to put on a public performance
Present participle for to view or represent someone or something in a conventional, formulaic and oversimplified manner
Present participle for to focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
Present participle for to view intently
Present participle for to catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
Present participle for to arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
Present participle for to seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it
(arithmetic) Present participle for to round (a number) to the smallest integer that is not less than it
(of light or an image) Present participle for to bend back or mirror
Present participle for to affix or impress a pattern or mark on a surface, object, document, or figuratively in one's mind
Present participle for to illuminate
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