יְצִיקָה
yesika
Formal HebrewMeaningPouring a hot liquid, like melted metal, into a special shape to make an object.
HistoryThis word comes from the root י.צ.ק, which means "to pour". It appears in the Bible, where it describes pouring oil for special events and also casting metal to make objects for the holy tent. The meaning of pouring something to give it a shape has not changed.
Example
יציקת ברונזה היא אומנות עתיקה.
Casting bronze is an old art.
