cast
noun
1. the actors in a play
Definition categories: group, assemblage, gathering
2. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Definition categories: man–made, container
3. the distinctive form in which a thing is made
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
Similar word(s): mold, mould, stamp
Definition categories: shape, solid
4. the visual appearance of something or someone
- the delicate cast of his features
Definition categories: attribute, appearance
5. bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
Definition categories: man–made, bandage, patch
6. object formed by a mold
Similar word(s): casting
Definition categories: man–made, copy
7. the act of throwing dice
Similar word(s): roll
Definition categories: act, throw
8. the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
Similar word(s): casting
Definition categories: act, fishing, sportfishing
9. a violent throw
Similar word(s): hurl
Definition categories: act, throw
Sentences with cast as a noun:
- The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts.
- He’s in the cast of Oliver.
- The cast was praised for a fine performance.
- The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.
- The cast would need a great deal of machining to become a recognizable finished part.
- The doctor put a cast on the boy’s broken arm.
- A plaster cast was made of his face.
- Her features had a delicate cast to them.
verb
1. put or send forth
- cast a spell
- cast a warm light
Similar word(s): contrive, project, throw
Definition categories: creation, direct, send
2. deposit
- cast a vote
- cast a ballot
Definition categories: possession, give
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
Definition categories: creation, assign, delegate, depute, designate
4. throw forcefully
Definition categories: contact, throw
5. assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
- Who cast this beautiful movie?
Definition categories: social, assign, delegate, depute, designate
6. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Similar word(s): drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander
Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel
7. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- cast a bronze sculpture
Definition categories: creation, forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
8. get rid of
Similar word(s): drop, shed, throw
Definition categories: contact, remove, take, withdraw
9. choose at random
- cast lots
Similar word(s): draw
Definition categories: competition, go, move
10. formulate in a particular style or language
- She cast her request in very polite language
Similar word(s): couch, frame, put, redact
Definition categories: communication, articulate, formulate, phrase, word
11. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Similar word(s): barf, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, retch, sick, spew, spue, upchuck, vomit
Definition categories: body, egest, eliminate, excrete, pass
Sentences with cast as a verb:
- The director cast the part carefully.
- The director cast John Smith as King Lear.
- to cast about for reasons
- to be cast in damages
- a casting voice
- Casting is generally an indication of bad design.