Paglalanggas (en. Casting)
/paɡ.la.lan.ɡas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of creating or forming another shape from a material.
The casting of metal requires high temperatures.
Ang paglalanggas ng metal ay nangangailangan ng mataas na temperatura.
An art or technology of forming objects using special tools.
In casting, the right mold is required for the correct shape.
Sa paglalanggas, kailangan ng tamang mold para sa tamang hugis.
Etymology
From the root word 'langgas' meaning to infuse air or movement into something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
casting of iron
A specific type of casting focused on iron.
paglalanggas ng bakal
casting of gold
Performing casting using gold.
paglalanggas ng ginto
Related Words
mold
The root word of paglalanggas meaning to infuse air or move something.
langgas
molding
A process of creating a shape from liquid to solid.
molding
Slang Meanings
Changing or fixing one's appearance
She had a makeover for her sister's wedding.
Nagpaglalanggas siya para sa kasal ng kapatid niya.
Preparing oneself or the house for an occasion
We need to spruce up before the guests arrive.
Kailangan nating magpaglalanggas bago dumating ang bisita.