cast (Meaning)
cast (n)
the actors in a play
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
the visual appearance of something or someone
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
object formed by a mold
the act of throwing dice
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a violent throw
cast (v)
put or send forth
deposit
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
throw forcefully
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
get rid of
choose at random
formulate in a particular style or language
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cast (imp. & p. p.)
of Cast
cast (v. t.)
To send or drive by force; to throw; to fling; to hurl; to impel.
To direct or turn, as the eyes.
To drop; to deposit; as, to cast a ballot.
To throw down, as in wrestling.
To throw up, as a mound, or rampart.
To throw off; to eject; to shed; to lose.
To bring forth prematurely; to slink.
To throw out or emit; to exhale.
To cause to fall; to shed; to reflect; to throw; as, to cast a ray upon a screen; to cast light upon a subject.
To impose; to bestow; to rest.
To dismiss; to discard; to cashier.
To compute; to reckon; to calculate; as, to cast a horoscope.
To contrive; to plan.
To defeat in a lawsuit; to decide against; to convict; as, to be cast in damages.
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide; as, a casting voice.
To form into a particular shape, by pouring liquid metal or other material into a mold; to fashion; to found; as, to cast bells, stoves, bullets.
To stereotype or electrotype.
To fix, distribute, or allot, as the parts of a play among actors; also to assign (an actor) for a part.
cast (v. i.)
To throw, as a line in angling, esp, with a fly hook.
To turn the head of a vessel around from the wind in getting under weigh.
To consider; to turn or revolve in the mind; to plan; as, to cast about for reasons.
To calculate; to compute.
To receive form or shape in a mold.
To warp; to become twisted out of shape.
To vomit.
cast ()
3d pres. of Cast, for Casteth.
cast (n.)
The act of casting or throwing; a throw.
The thing thrown.
The distance to which a thing is or can be thrown.
A throw of dice; hence, a chance or venture.
That which is throw out or off, shed, or ejected; as, the skin of an insect, the refuse from a hawk's stomach, the excrement of a earthworm.
The act of casting in a mold.
An impression or mold, taken from a thing or person; amold; a pattern.
That which is formed in a mild; esp. a reproduction or copy, as of a work of art, in bronze or plaster, etc.; a casting.
Form; appearence; mien; air; style; as, a peculiar cast of countenance.
A tendency to any color; a tinge; a shade.
A chance, opportunity, privilege, or advantage; specifically, an opportunity of riding; a lift.
The assignment of parts in a play to the actors.
A flight or a couple or set of hawks let go at one time from the hand.
A stoke, touch, or trick.
A motion or turn, as of the eye; direction; look; glance; squint.
A tube or funnel for conveying metal into a mold.
Four; that is, as many as are thrown into a vessel at once in counting herrings, etc; a warp.
Contrivance; plot, design.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cast
cast Sentence Examples
- The actor delivered a compelling performance in the lead cast of the theater production.
- With a flick of her wrist, the magician prepared to cast a spell on the audience.
- The fisherman expertly cast his line into the shimmering waters, hoping for a big catch.
- Dark clouds gathered overhead, signaling that a storm was about to be cast upon the town.
- The sculptor meticulously crafted the mold before casting the bronze statue.
- She was selected to join the cast of the popular TV show after a rigorous audition process.
- The wizard raised his staff, ready to cast a protective barrier around the castle.
- The artist carefully cast the molten glass into delicate shapes, creating stunning ornaments.
- The sorcerer's curse was so potent that it cast a shadow over the kingdom for generations.
- As the clock struck midnight, Cinderella's magical spell was broken, and her beautiful gown turned back into a tattered rag, casting her into obscurity once more.
FAQs About the word cast
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The actor delivered a compelling performance in the lead cast of the theater production.
With a flick of her wrist, the magician prepared to cast a spell on the audience.
The fisherman expertly cast his line into the shimmering waters, hoping for a big catch.
Dark clouds gathered overhead, signaling that a storm was about to be cast upon the town.
