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cast

/c/A/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the actors in a play

    noun.group

    Synonyms cast of characters dramatis personae

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms mold mould

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the distinctive form in which a thing is made

    noun.shape

    Examples
    Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region.
    Synonyms mold mould stamp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the visual appearance of something or someone

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The delicate cast of his features.
    Synonyms form shape

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms plaster bandage plaster cast

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. object formed by a mold

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms casting

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. the act of throwing dice

    noun.act

    Synonyms roll

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a violent throw

    noun.act

    Synonyms hurl

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. The act of casting or throwing; a throw.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. put or send forth

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Cast a spell.
    Cast a warm light.
    Synonyms contrive project throw

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. deposit

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Cast a vote.
    Cast a ballot.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

    verb.creation

    Examples
    He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. throw forcefully

    verb.contact

    Synonyms hurl hurtle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

    verb.social

    Examples
    Who cast this beautiful movie?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.motion

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

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Cast a bronze sculpture.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. get rid of

    verb.contact

    Synonyms cast off drop escape from shake shake off shed throw throw away throw off waste

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. choose at random

    verb.competition

    Examples
    Cast lots.
    Synonyms draw

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. formulate in a particular style or language

    verb.communication

    Examples
    She cast her request in very polite language.
    Synonyms couch frame put redact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

    verb.body

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

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. To send or drive by force; to throw; to fling; to hurl; to impel.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  13. To throw, as a line in angling, esp, with a fly hook.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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