Cast

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Verb

 * 1)  To throw.
 * 2) To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
 * 3) To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.
 * 4) To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
 * 5)  To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).
 * 6) To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
 * 7) Specifically, to throw down or aside.
 * 8)  To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.
 * 9)  To give birth to prematurely; to miscarry.
 * 10) To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
 * 11) To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
 * 12) To assign a role in a play or performance.
 * 13)  To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
 * 14) To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
 * 15)  To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
 * 16)  Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
 * 17)  To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
 * 18)  To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
 * 19)  To plan, intend (to do something).
 * 20)  To remove, take off (clothes).

Noun

 * 1) An act of throwing.
 * 2) Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
 * 3) A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
 * 4) The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
 * 5) The casting procedure.
 * 6) An object made in a mould.
 * 7) A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
 * 8) The mould used to make cast objects
 * 9) A squint.
 * 10) Visual appearance.
 * 11) The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
 * 12) An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
 * 13) Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
 * 14) A group of crabs.

Adjectives for Cast

 * (drama) capable; supporting; remarkable; insignificant; mythical; revengeful; fiery; fantastic; medieval; morbid; heterogeneous; desperate; undramatic; frivolous; stony.
 * (glance) pensive; pinkish; determined; wistful; meditative; wonted; somber; pale; mirthful; changeful.

Verbs for Cast

 * (drama) allot to—; annoy—; applaud—; assemble—; assign to—; bestow on—; bring together—; choose—; coach—; congratulate—; direct—; dismiss—; dominate—; introduce—; manipulate—; provide—; recruit—; ruffle—; scan—; select—; train—; try out for—; —bows; —disbands; —impresses; —justifies; —mutilates; —performs; —produces; —rehearses; —renders.

Adverbs for Cast
rashly; humbly; weakly; demurely; bluntly; pensively; determinedly; wistfully; meditatively; somberly; mirthfully.

Synonyms for Cast
pitch, shy, throw, hurl, fling, heave, direct, propel, sling, toss.

Derived terms

 * cast away
 * casting call
 * casting couch
 * casting director
 * cast iron
 * cast off


 * cast on
 * the die is cast
 * cast the first stone
 * continuous casting
 * cross-cast
 * ne'er cast a clout til May be out

Related terms
plaster cast

Thesaurus
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Pronunciation

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