Cast
nounNoun
the visual appearance of something or someone
“the delicate cast of his features”
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
Similar:CastingType of:FishingSportfishingthe actors in a play
Type of:GatheringAssemblagea violent throw
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the act of throwing dice
object formed by a mold
Similar:CastingType of:Copybandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
Type of:PatchBandage
Verb
put or send forth
“cast a spell”
“cast a warm light”
formulate in a particular style or language
“She cast her request in very polite language”
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
“cast a bronze sculpture”
choose at random
“cast lots”
Similar:DrawType of:GoMovedeposit
“cast a vote”
“cast a ballot”
Type of:Givethrow forcefully
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
“Who cast this beautiful movie?”
Type of:DesignateDeputeDelegateselect to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
“He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona”
Type of:DesignateAssignDeputemove about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
get rid of
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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- ENABLE Dictionary
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