2syllables
casting
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Definitions ofcasting
1verb
- (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
- (social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
- To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
- To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
- To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
- To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
- To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
Example: "Casting is generally an indication of bad design."
- Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
- To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
- To broadcast.
Example: "The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game."
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