Sekirov Dictionary

upcast

/ˈʌpkæst/

noun7

  1. A cast; a throw.
  2. A cast from subtype to supertype.
  3. A message transmitted via upcasting.
  4. The ventilating shaft of a mine out of which the air passes after having circulated through the mine.
  5. A current of air passed along such a shaft.
  6. (Scotland) A taunt; a reproach.
  7. (Scotland) An upset, as from a carriage.

adjective1

  1. Cast up; thrown upward.
upcast
/ʌpˈkæst/

verb4

  1. To cast from subtype to supertype.
  2. To broadcast a message or data to aircraft or satellites, especially via radio waves; as opposed to uplinking to a specific satellite or aircraft
  3. (Scotland) To taunt; to reproach; to upbraid.
  4. (no longer used) To cast or throw up; to turn upward.
forms

upcasted · upcasting · upcasts · more upcast · most upcast

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