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Casting (metalworking) — Casting iron in a sand mold In metalworking, casting involves pouring liquid metal into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowing it to cool and solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which… … Wikipedia
Casting — Cast Cast (k[.a]st), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cast}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Casting}.] [Cf. Dan. kaste, Icel. & Sw. kasta; perh. akin to L. {gerere} to bear, carry. E. jest.] 1. To send or drive by force; to throw; to fling; to hurl; to impel. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Casting defect — A casting defect is an irregularity in the metal casting process that is undesired. Some defects can be tolerated while others can be repaired otherwise they must be eliminated. They are broken down into five main categories: gas porosity,… … Wikipedia
Casting (performing arts) — In the performing arts, casting (or casting call) is a vital pre production process for selecting a cast (a meaning of the word recorded since 1631) of actors, dancers, singers, models and other talent for a live or recorded performance. Casting… … Wikipedia
throwing away — casting away, throwing out … English contemporary dictionary
casting the mell — allotting poke net (q.v.) fishing rights near the town of Annan on the Solway shore, Scotland. Local fishermen piled up sand heaps on the shore, and then turned away while a neutral observer kicked over one of the piles. The builder of this pile… … Dictionary of ichthyology
List of television show casting changes — Casting changes occur on many television shows; either a character is replaced by another actor with a new character, or a new actor takes over an existing role when the original actor is dropped (sometimes in movies). Some cast changes have been … Wikipedia
List of Home and Away characters (2011) — The following is a list of characters that first appeared or will appear in the Australian soap opera Home and Away in 2011, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the shows series producer Cameron Welsh. The 24th season… … Wikipedia
Lost-wax casting — A model of an apple in wax … Wikipedia
Drew Curtis (Home and Away) — Drew Curtis Home and Away character Portrayed by Bobby Morley Introduced by Julie McGauran Duration 2006–08 First appearance … Wikipedia
