Meaning of 'cast'

noun

a violent throw

Synonyms: hurl

noun

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

Synonyms: casting

noun

the act of throwing dice

Synonyms: roll

noun

object formed by a mold

Synonyms: casting

noun

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

Synonyms: plaster cast plaster bandage

noun

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

Synonyms: mold mould

noun

the visual appearance of something or someone

Example: "The delicate cast of my features gets me lots of modeling work."

Synonyms: shape

noun

the actors in a play

Synonyms: cast of characters dramatis personae

noun

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

Example: "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

Synonyms: mold mould stamp

verb

to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Synonyms: sick vomit purge retch cat chuck honk puke barf vomit up be sick disgorge regorge spew spue upchuck regurgitate throw up

verb

to formulate in a particular style or language

Synonyms: put frame couch redact

verb

to choose at random

Synonyms: draw

verb

to throw forcefully

Synonyms: hurl

verb

to get rid of

Example: "I will cast you into the abyss, foul beast!"

Synonyms: throw

verb

to put or send forth

Synonyms: throw

verb

to form by pouring a substance, e.g. wax or hot metal into a mold

Example: "I cast a bronze sculpture."

Synonyms: mold mould

verb

to select to play, sing, or dance in a performance

Example: "The director cast a newcomer in the role of Desdemona."

verb

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

Synonyms: stray vagabond roll tramp ramble swan drift range wander roam rove

verb

to deposit

Example: "I casted a vote for the underdog."

verb

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

Example: "Who cast this beautiful movie?"