casting

A noun referring to the process or result of forming an object in a mold, the act of throwing a fishing line, or the selection of actors for roles in a performance.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или результат формирования объекта в форме, действие забрасывания рыболовной лески или отбор актёров на роли в представлении.esSustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de dar forma a un objeto mediante un molde, la acción de lanzar una caña de pescar, o la selección de actores para los papeles de una representación.frNom désignant le processus ou le résultat de la mise en forme d'un objet dans un moule, l'action de lancer une ligne de pêche, ou la sélection d'acteurs pour des rôles dans un spectacle.deSubstantiv, das den Prozess oder das Ergebnis des Formens eines Objekts in einer Form, das Auswerfen einer Angelschnur oder die Auswahl von Schauspielern für Rollen in einer Aufführung bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo ou resultado de moldar um objeto em um molde, o ato de lançar a linha de pesca ou a seleção de atores para papéis em uma apresentação.zh名词，指将材料倒入模具中成型的过程或结果，也指抛掷钓鱼线，或为角色挑选演员。arاسم يدل على عملية أو نتيجة تشكيل شيء في قالب، أو إلقاء خيط الصيد، أو اختيار الممثلين لأدوار في عمل تمثيلي.

1. Object formed by a mold B2 formal art

   An object that is made by pouring a liquid material into a mold and allowing it to harden.

   • The bronze casting of the statue took several weeks to complete.
   • The artist displayed a beautiful glass casting at the gallery.
   • The factory produces metal castings for the automotive industry.

   ruОтливкаesPieza fundidafrPièce mouléedeGussteilptPeça fundidazh铸件arمسبوكة

   Sinónimos: castmolding

2. Act of creating with a mold B2 formal art

   The process or act of creating something by pouring a material into a mold.

   • Casting in bronze requires a high level of skill.
   • The workshop focused on the casting of small sculptures.
   • He learned the art of casting from a master craftsman.

   ruЛитьёesColada en moldefrMoulagedeGießenptFundiçãozh铸造arالصَّبّ في القوالب

   Sinónimos: foundingmoldingshaping

3. Fishing technique B1 formal sport

   The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water using a rod and reel.

   • His casting was accurate, landing the lure right by the lily pads.
   • She practiced her casting technique in the backyard.
   • The fisherman's casting was smooth and effortless.

   ruЗабросesLanzado de pescafrlancer (de pêche)deAuswerfenptArremessozh抛投arالرمي بالصنارة

   Sinónimos: castflingthrowtoss

4. Selection of actors B1 formal art

   The process of choosing actors to play specific roles in a film, play, or television show.

   • The casting for the lead role took several months.
   • The director is known for his excellent casting choices.
   • She attended a casting call for the new movie.

   ruКастингesSelección de actoresfrDistribution des rôlesdeCastingptEscolha de elencozh选角arاختيار الممثلين

• castings plural form
• castings' possessive plural form
• casting's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing something, assigning roles in a performance, or shaping material by pouring into a mold.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия бросания чего-либо, распределения ролей в представлении или придания формы материалу путём заливки в форму.esVerbo que designa la acción de lanzar algo, asignar o elegir actores para un papel en una obra o representación, o dar forma a un material vertiéndolo en un molde.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de lancer quelque chose, de distribuer des rôles dans une représentation ou de donner une forme à un matériau en le coulant dans un moule.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Werfen von etwas, die Rollenverteilung in einer Aufführung oder das Formen eines Materials durch Gießen in eine Form zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de lançar ou arremessar algo, atribuir papéis em uma peça ou produção, ou dar forma a um material despejando-o em um molde.zh动词，表示投掷某物、为戏剧等分配角色，或将材料倒入模具使其成形的动作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على رمي شيء ما، أو توزيع الأدوار في عمل تمثيلي، أو إعطاء شكل لمادة عن طريق صبها في قالب.

1. Throw or project B1 formal

   To throw something forcefully or to direct something (like light or a shadow) in a particular direction.

   • He cast the fishing line into the river.
   • The lamp cast a soft glow across the room.
   • She cast a quick glance at her watch.

   ruБросать или направлятьeslanzar o proyectarfrjeter, projeterdeWerfen oder richtenptLançar ou projetarzh投掷或投射arيرمي أو يوجّه

   Sinónimos: emitflinghurllobpitchprojectshedthrowtoss

   Antónimos: catchreceiveretainwithhold

2. Select for a role B1 formal

   To choose an actor to play a particular role in a film, play, or show.

   • The director cast her as the lead in the movie.
   • They are casting for the new Broadway musical.
   • He was cast in the role of the villain.

   ruВыбрать на рольesElegir para un papelfrchoisir pour un rôledeFür eine Rolle besetzenptEscolher para um papelzh选角arاختيار ممثل للدور

   Sinónimos: appointassignchoosedesignatenamepickselect

3. Shape or form B2 formal

   To shape a material (like metal or plastic) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden.

   • The artist cast the bronze statue in a single piece.
   • They cast the metal into a solid block.
   • The factory casts parts for car engines.

   ruОтливатьesFundir y moldearfrCouler, moulerdeGießenptMoldarzh铸造arصب

   Sinónimos: formmoldshape

4. Record a vote B2 formal

   To formally record or give a vote in an election or meeting.

   • Millions of people cast their votes in the election.
   • She cast her ballot in the primary election.
   • The committee cast their votes for the new chairperson.

   ruГолосоватьesemitir un votofrDéposer un votedeAbstimmenptVotarzh投票arالتصويت

   Sinónimos: ballotregistervote

• cast past participle
• cast past simple
• casting present participle
• casts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: cast aroundcast awaycast downcast offcast oncast out