cast cast /ˈkæst/

noun

1. () The actors in a play  ( cast of characters , dramatis personae , cast )
   the actors in a play
    The cast of the play worked together seamlessly, creating a cohesive and engaging performance
   The cast of the play worked together seamlessly, creating a cohesive and engaging performance
   
   
2. () Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens  ( mould [Canadian, British] , cast , mold [ N. American] )
   container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
   
   
3. A violent throw  ( cast , hurl )
   a violent throw
   
4. The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel  ( cast , casting )
   the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
    The fisherman cast his line out into the water, waiting patiently for a bite
   The fisherman cast his line out into the water, waiting patiently for a bite
   
   
5. The act of throwing dice  ( cast , roll )
   the act of throwing dice
   
6. Object formed by a mold  ( cast , casting )
   object formed by a mold
   
7. Bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal  ( cast , plaster bandage , plaster cast )
   bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
    After the accident, her leg was put in a plaster cast to aid the healing process.
   After the accident, her leg was put in a plaster cast to aid the healing process.
   
   
8. The visual appearance of something or someone  ( cast , shape , form )
   the visual appearance of something or someone
    The delicate cast of his features
   the delicate cast of his features
   
9. The distinctive form in which a thing is made  ( cast , mould [Canadian, British] , mold [ N. American] , stamp )
   the distinctive form in which a thing is made
    Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
   pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
   

verb

1. () Put or send forth  ( contrive , project , throw , cast )
   put or send forth
    She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
   She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    The setting sun threw long shadows
   The setting sun threw long shadows
    Cast a spell
   cast a spell
    Cast a warm light
   cast a warm light
   
2. () Deposit  ( cast )
   deposit
    Cast a vote
   cast a vote
    Cast a ballot
   cast a ballot
   
3. () (performing arts) select to play, sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet  ( cast )
   (performing arts) 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
   He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
   
4. () Throw forcefully  ( hurtle , cast , hurl )
   throw forcefully
   
5. Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth  ( barf [Informal] , be sick , cast , cat [Informal] , chuck [Informal] , disgorge , honk [Informal, British] , puke [Vulgar] , purge , regorge [Archaic] , regurgitate , sick , spew [Informal] , spue [Archaic] , upchuck [Informal, N. American] , vomit up , boak [Dialect, UK] , boke [Dialect, UK] , chuck up [Informal, British] , chunder [Informal, British] , keck [Informal] , retch , throw up , vomit , vom [Informal] )
   eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    After drinking too much, the students vomited
   After drinking too much, the students vomited
    He purged continuously
   He purged continuously
    The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
   The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
   
6. Formulate in a particular style or language  ( cast , redact , couch , frame , put )
   formulate in a particular style or language
    I wouldn't put it that way
   I wouldn't put it that way
    She cast her request in very polite language
   She cast her request in very polite language
   
7. Choose at random  ( cast , draw )
   choose at random
    Draw a card
   draw a card
    Cast lots
   cast lots
   
8. Get rid of  ( cast , drop , throw away , cast off , shake off , shed , throw , throw off )
   get rid of
    He shed his image as a pushy boss
   he shed his image as a pushy boss
    Shed your clothes
   shed your clothes
   
9. Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold  ( cast , mold [ N. American] , mould [Canadian, British] )
   form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    Cast a bronze sculpture
   cast a bronze sculpture
   
10. Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment  ( cast , ramble , roll , range , rove , stray , swan , tramp , vagabond , drift , roam , wander )
    move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
     The gypsies roamed the woods
    The gypsies roamed the woods
     Roving vagabonds
    roving vagabonds
     The wandering Jew
    the wandering Jew
     The cattle roam across the prairie
    The cattle roam across the prairie
     The laborers drift from one town to the next
    the laborers drift from one town to the next
     They rolled from town to town
    They rolled from town to town
    
11. Assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors  ( cast )
    assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
     Who cast this beautiful movie?
    Who cast this beautiful movie?