the actors in a play
[ Syn: cast of characters , dramatis personae ]
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the distinctive form in which a thing is made; pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
the visual appearance of something or someone; the delicate cast of his features
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
[ Syn: plaster cast , plaster bandage ]
object formed by a mold
[ Syn: casting ]
the act of throwing dice
[ Syn: roll ]
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
[ Syn: casting ]
a violent throw
[ Syn: hurl ]
cast (n.)
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
formulate in a particular style or language; I wouldnt put it that way; She cast her request in very polite language
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
[ Syn: vomit , vomit up , purge , sick , cat , be sick , disgorge , regorge , retch , puke , barf , spew , spue , chuck , upchuck , honk , regurgitate , throw up ]
deposit; cast a vote; cast a ballot'
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'
throw forcefully
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; Who cast this beautiful movie?'
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
[ Syn: roll , wander , swan , stray , tramp , roam , ramble , rove , range , drift , vagabond ]
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; cast a bronze sculpture
get rid of; he shed his image as a pushy boss; shed your clothes
[ Syn: shed , cast off , shake off , throw , throw off , throw away , drop ]
choose at random; draw a card; cast lots
[ Syn: draw ]