casting

  • 131casting — noun Date: 14th century 1. something (as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off 2. the act of one that casts: as a. the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel b. the assignment of parts and duties to actors or… …

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  • 132casting — 1) the act of delivering a lure or bait into the water using a fishing rod and line 2) to throw a sounding lead or other object into the water …

    Dictionary of ichthyology