pell

/pɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

a ball of lead used for casting type or other objects

“The printer used a large pell to create the metal letters.”

2. verb

to cast or pour molten metal into a mold, typically to make type or other objects

“The foundry pells molten metal to create intricate designs.”

Synonyms

  • lead casting
  • type metal

Antonyms

  • casting failure
  • mold break