(sculpture) a cast made from a mould taken from an already completed sculpture. The after-cast is often smaller and less detailed than the original.

present participle of cast away

Dominated or plagued by castes.

To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.

A model or object made by this technique.

A process in which damaged paper is repaired by means of wetting the old paper in a cast and concurrently aging pulp to the damaged part or parts.

(computer graphics) The calculation of intersections between a ray and a surface.

Alternative spelling of casting couch

(euphemistic) The now illegal practice of soliciting sexual favors from a job applicant in exchange for employment in the entertainment industry.

(idiomatic) To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.