C2 noun #39,713 most common

casting

UK /ˈkastɪŋ/ | US /ˈkæstɪŋ/

(physical) To move, or be moved, away.

casting in 30 Seconds

  • (verb) (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
  • (verb) To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
  • (verb) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
  2. 2
    verb To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
  3. 3
    verb To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
  4. 4
    verb (social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
  5. 5
    verb To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
  6. 6
    verb To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
  7. 7
    verb To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
  8. 8
    verb To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
  9. 9
    verb To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
  10. 10
    verb 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.
  11. 11
    verb To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
  12. 12
    verb To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
  13. 13
    verb Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
  14. 14
    verb To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
  15. 15
    verb To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
  16. 16
    verb To broadcast.

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