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Cast has 24 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the actors in a play

"The director announced that the lead role would go to Sarah after she impressed everyone during her audition for the cast."

2

container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

"She carefully poured the molten glass into a ceramic cast to form the intricate vase design."

3

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

4

the visual appearance of something or someone

"the delicate cast of his features"

5

bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

"The doctor carefully removed my stiff cast after confirming that my arm had healed enough to be safe."

6

object formed by a mold

"The artist carefully removed the clay cast from its wooden mold to reveal the detailed sculpture inside."

7

the act of throwing dice

"Before rolling to see if we can move forward, he took a moment to cast his eyes over the board and then finally cast the dice."

8

the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

"The old man reeled in his catch after he cast his line into the deep blue lake."

9

a violent throw

"The wrestler managed to cast his opponent out of the ring with a single, powerful motion."

10

An act of throwing.

"He cast the ball over his shoulder to signal that it was time to leave."

In plain English: A cast is a hard shell made of plaster or fiberglass that doctors put around a broken bone to keep it still while it heals.

"The actor's performance earned him an award for his lead cast role in the new play."

Usage: As a noun, cast refers to the shape or form an object takes when poured into a mold, such as a plaster cast for a broken bone. It can also describe the specific arrangement of actors in a theatrical production or the total number of votes received by a candidate.

Verb
1

put or send forth

"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"

"The setting sun threw long shadows"

"cast a spell"

"cast a warm light"

2

deposit

"cast a vote"

"cast a ballot"

3

select 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"

4

throw forcefully

"The pitcher wound up and cast the baseball with such force that it cracked against the backstop."

5

assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

"Who cast this beautiful movie?"

6

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

"The gypsies roamed the woods"

"roving vagabonds"

"the wandering Jew"

"The cattle roam across the prairie"

"the laborers drift from one town to the next"

"They rolled from town to town"

7

form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

"cast a bronze sculpture"

8

get rid of

"he shed his image as a pushy boss"

"shed your clothes"

9

choose at random

"draw a card"

"cast lots"

10

formulate in a particular style or language

"I wouldn't put it that way"

"She cast her request in very polite language"

11

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

"After drinking too much, the students vomited"

"He purged continuously"

"The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"

12

To move, or be moved, away.

"The strong wind cast the loose papers across the room before they could even hit the floor."

13

To throw.

"He cast his fishing line into the deep water hoping for a big catch."

In plain English: To cast something means to throw it into the air or into water.

"The actor cast in the lead role will arrive tomorrow."

Usage: Use "cast" to mean throwing something with force, such as casting a fishing line or casting a vote. Do not use it when simply moving or being moved away without the implication of projection.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My neighbor, Mr. Cast, waved at me as he walked his dog down the street."

Example Sentences
"The actor's performance earned him an award for his lead cast role in the new play." noun
"The actor cast in the lead role will arrive tomorrow." verb
"She decided to cast aside her old worries and start fresh." verb
"The actor will cast in the lead role of the upcoming play." verb
"Please cast your vote for the candidate you support most." verb
See Also
sidecast terve uncast preponderate miscarry castmember fishing rod refound
Related Terms
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Antonyms
keep down
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
gathering container solid appearance bandage copy throw fishing send give delegate travel shape remove move give voice excrete
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
ensemble form matrix pig bed sandbox death mask engine block life mask natural bait casting fly casting overcast surf casting shoot recast miscast typecast crash precipitate sling bowl maunder gallivant press sand cast shed abscise exfoliate autotomize

Origin

The word "cast" comes from Old Norse kasta, meaning "to throw," and entered Middle English as casten. Its original sense of flinging or throwing remains the core meaning behind modern uses like casting a net or broadcasting a radio show.

Rhyming Words
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