cast (n.)

  1. the actors in a play

    [ Syn: cast of characters , dramatis personae ]

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

    [ Syn: mold , mould ]

  3. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

    [ Syn: mold , mould , stamp ]

  4. the visual appearance of something or someone; the delicate cast of his features

    [ Syn: form , shape ]

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

    [ Syn: plaster cast , plaster bandage ]

  6. object formed by a mold

    [ Syn: casting ]

  7. the act of throwing dice

    [ Syn: roll ]

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

    [ Syn: casting ]

  9. a violent throw

    [ Syn: hurl ]

    cast (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: project , contrive , throw ]

  2. formulate in a particular style or language; I wouldnt put it that way; She cast her request in very polite language

    [ Syn: frame , redact , put , couch ]

  3. 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 ]

  4. deposit; cast a vote; cast a ballot'

  5. 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'

  6. throw forcefully

    [ Syn: hurl , hurtle ]

  7. assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; Who cast this beautiful movie?'

  8. 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 ]

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

    [ Syn: mold , mould ]

  10. 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 ]

  11. choose at random; draw a card; cast lots

    [ Syn: draw ]

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