Gussform

casting mould

noun GUS-form Rare

Usage Note

Gussform is the mould used in casting processes for sculpture — typically of plaster, sand, or ceramic. After a Gussform is used to cast bronze, it may be destroyed (lost-mould) or preserved for edition casting.

Examples

"Die Gussform für die Skulptur war aus mehreren Gipsteilen zusammengesetzt."

Natural Translation

The casting mould for the sculpture was assembled from several plaster parts.

Literal Translation

The casting-mould for the sculpture was from several plaster-parts put-together.

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