Upcast
Pronunciation: /ˈʌpkəst/
Upcast (noun)
- an upward flow of air, often in a chimney or mine.
Examples
- The upcast carried the leaves high into the sky.
- Birds soared effortlessly on the upcast.
Common collocations: strong upcast, gentle upcast, upcast a glance, upcast a shadow
Upcast (verb)
- to throw or cast something into the air.
Examples
- He upcast the ball with great force.
- She upcast the stone into the air.