backcast

[ bak-kast, -kahst ]

noun

1. a short backward and often upward swing of a fishing rod, its line, and its lure in preparation for the cast that immediately follows.

Word History and Origins

Origin of backcast¹

1570–80, for an earlier sense; back ² + cast

Example Sentences

Even though the ’70s were a wild and wooly time, and folks didn't always look so wonderfully in the silver backcast of four or five decades.

From Salon

Grynkewich said he was worried that Russian upgrades to Iran‘s drone technology could “backcast” to Tehran, making those bomb-carrying devices even more dangerous.

From Washington Times

In retrospect—as we reflect in sober backcast on the album's 40th anniversary—it is useful to recall that in 1980, no one believed that rock 'n' roll would be a middle-aged passion, that folks like John Lennon would still be plying their trades in their 40s and beyond.

From Salon

Indeed, the Bank of England is unusual in producing its own indicator called the GDP backcast, which combines the ONS figures with other factors.

From BBC

Just watch your backcast for other anglers.

From Seattle Times