[ˈbækˌkæst]

Definitions

1. verb

to cast (a fishing line) backward, especially to test the water at a particular depth

“The angler decided to backcast and see if any fish were biting at that depth.”

2. noun

a cast of a fishing line backward, especially to test the water at a particular depth

“The backcast resulted in a big catch for the fisherman.”

3. noun

a retrospective forecast or prediction, especially of the weather

“The meteorologist provided a backcast of the previous day’s weather patterns.”