UPCAST Meaning and
Definition
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Upcast is a noun that defines the action or result of casting or throwing something upwards. It refers to the act of propelling or projecting an object, either by hand or machine, in an upward direction. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as sports, games, or recreational activities, where an object is intentionally thrown or launched upwards. For example, throwing a ball up into the air during a game of catch can be considered an upcast.
Upcast can also be used in a more specific sense within the mining industry. In this context, upcast refers to a ventilation shaft or chimney that carries air from underground mines to the surface. It is designed to effectively expel or exhaust underground gases, such as carbon dioxide or methane, and maintain a safe working environment for miners. An upcast shaft ensures that the stale and potentially harmful air is directed upwards and away from the underground workforce, allowing for the circulation of fresh and clean air within the mine.
Overall, upcast denotes the action of throwing or launching something upwards, or specifically refers to a ventilation shaft in the mining industry. Its usage depends on the specific domain and context in which it is employed.
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Cast up; thrown upward; upcast or upcast-shaft, in mining, the shaft or pit for carrying off foul or heated air; a throw or fault.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for UPCAST
- ypcast
- hpcast
- jpcast
- ipcast
- 8pcast
- 7pcast
- uocast
- ulcast
- u-cast
- u0cast
- upxast
- upvast
- upfast
- updast
- upczst
- upcsst
- upcwst
- upcqst
- upcaat
Etymology of UPCAST
The word "upcast" comes from the combination of two Old English words: "up" and "cast".
The word "up" dates back to Old English "ūp" which means "in a higher position, above, on high". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "up" which carries the same meaning.
The word "cast" has its roots in Old English "weorpan" which means "to throw, to project, to cast". This word is related to the Old Norse "verpa" and the Gothic "wairpan", both with similar meanings.
Combining the two, "upcast" refers to the act of throwing or projecting something upward or in an elevated direction. In contemporary usage, it is often used to describe the upward throwing of materials in mining and ventilation, such as the air or gases that are expelled from a mine shaft.
Similar spelling words for UPCAST
- EPCSD,
- WEBCAST,
- upcoast,
- (+)-benzo(a)pyrene-7,8-dihydrodiol-9,10-epoxide,
- epikaste,
- IPGSD,
- epoxyed,
- epoxied,
- DMCPH-EPOXIDE,
- APGSTA,
- opaquest,
- upgazed,
- YYBXD,
- abacost,
- epoxide,
- CBZ-EPOXIDE,
- epicaste.
Conjugate verb Upcast
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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