noun / verb
cast
A shape made by molding material.
The sculptor pours molten metal into the mold to cast a figure.
Etymology
Old Norse kasta meant to throw. Casting material into a mold applies that depositing action to shaping: the material takes the mold’s form as it sets.
More examples
- A plaster cast holds her broken wrist still.
- The museum displays a cast of the original sculpture.
- The foundry has cast several replacement parts.
Forms
cast · casts · casting