"casting" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Object formed by a mold (synset 102983121)
is a type of: copy - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
subtypes:
- death mask - a cast taken from the face of a dead person
- block, cylinder block, engine block - a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
- life mask - a cast taken from the face of a living person
same as: cast
The act of creating something by casting it in a mold (synset 100911597)
is a type of: creating from raw materials - the act of creating something that is different from the materials that went into it

same as: molding
The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel (synset 100455648)
is a type of: fishing, sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
subtypes:
- bait casting - the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait
- fly casting - casting an artificial fly as a lure
- overcast - a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
- surf casting, surf fishing - casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you
same as: cast
The choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie (synset 100162423)
is a type of: choice, option, pick, selection - the act of choosing or selecting