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noun(cast-ing)something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
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noun(cast-ing)the act of one that casts: such as
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noun(cast-ing)the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
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verb(cast-ing)to cause to move or send forth by throwing
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verb(cast-ing)direct
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verb(cast-ing)to put forth
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noun(cast-ing)a couch in an entertainment executive's office on which aspiring actresses are reputed to perform sexual acts in exchange for desired roles; broadly : the practice of abusing one's power to obtain sexual partners
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noun(cast-ing)a person who supervises the casting of dramatic productions (such as films and plays)
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noun(cast-ing)a deciding vote cast by a presiding officer to break a tie
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noun(cast-ing)the department of a movie studio responsible for casting actors especially viewed as a source of people who are stereotypical of their role in appearance, behavior, or nature
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noun(cast-ing)the casting of artificial flies in fly-fishing or as a competitive sport
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noun(cast-ing)a casting made in a mold of sand
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noun(cast-ing)a method of fishing in which artificial or natural bait is cast into the open ocean or in a bay where waves break on a beach
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idiom(cast-ing)having appearance, behavior, or nature that seems to be typical for one's job or position