offcast

/ˈɒfˌkɑːst/

Definitions

1. noun

A defective or imperfect article, especially a piece of fabric that is not up to standard.

“The factory manager had to remove the offcasts from the production line to meet the client’s quality requirements.”

2. verb

To reject or remove defective or imperfect articles, especially pieces of fabric, from a production line.

“The quality control team had to offcast the entire batch of defective shirts.”

Synonyms

  • discard
  • reject
  • rejection

Antonyms

  • accept
  • keep
  • retain