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

Restoration workers made an impression of the ram's head pieces for a silicone mold, which allowed the casting of final pieces in plaster, Barbossa said. —Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024

Rohm’s desire to share the Sarah Lawrence students’ perspective with the audience on a visceral level informed not only the casting of Zane but the film’s visual language as well, dictating lens choices and decisions regarding color and camera movement. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 21 June 2024

That said, a fair bit of casting is done from shore, especially in river systems. —M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024

Parents recently spoke with the cast of the series about ways to empower kids to take positive risks, how the show teaches younger audiences about empathy and friendship, and the benefits of ethnically authentic casting. —Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 June 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