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    cast - Dictionary definition and meaning for word cast

    Definition
    (noun) the actors in a play Definition
    (noun) container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
    Synonyms : mold , mould
    Definition
    (noun) the distinctive form in which a thing is made
    Synonyms : mold , mould , stamp
    Example Sentence
    • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
    Definition
    (noun) the visual appearance of something or someone
    Synonyms : form , shape
    Example Sentence
    • the delicate cast of his features
    Definition
    (noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal Definition
    (noun) object formed by a mold
    Synonyms : casting
    Definition
    (noun) the act of throwing dice
    Synonyms : roll
    Definition
    (noun) the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
    Synonyms : casting
    Definition
    (noun) a violent throw
    Synonyms : hurl
    Definition
    (verb) put or send forth
    Synonyms : contrive , project , throw
    Example Sentence
    • She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    • The setting sun threw long shadows
    • cast a spell
    • cast a warm light
    Definition
    (verb) deposit
    Example Sentence
    • cast a vote
    • cast a ballot
    Definition
    (verb) select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
    Example Sentence
    • He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
    Definition
    (verb) throw forcefully
    Synonyms : hurl , hurtle
    Definition
    (verb) assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
    Example Sentence
    • Who cast this beautiful movie?
    Definition
    (verb) move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
    Synonyms : drift , ramble , range , roam , roll , rove , stray , swan , tramp , vagabond , wander
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (verb) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    Synonyms : mold , mould
    Example Sentence
    • cast a bronze sculpture
    Definition
    (verb) get rid of
    Example Sentence
    • he shed his image as a pushy boss
    • shed your clothes
    Definition
    (verb) choose at random
    Synonyms : draw
    Example Sentence
    • draw a card
    • cast lots
    Definition
    (verb) formulate in a particular style or language
    Synonyms : couch , frame , put , redact
    Example Sentence
    • I wouldn't put it that way
    • She cast her request in very polite language
    Definition
    (verb) eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    Example Sentence
    • After drinking too much, the students vomited
    • He purged continuously
    • The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cast

ill throw a ball u cast(catch)


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