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casts
noun(cast)
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
Synonyms: casting,
casts
noun(cast)
the visual appearance of something or someone
Synonyms: form, shape,
Examples:
The delicate cast of his features.
casts
verb(cast)
formulate in a particular style or language
Synonyms: couch, frame, put, redact,
Examples:
She cast her request in very polite language.
casts
noun(cast)
the actors in a play
Synonyms: cast of characters, dramatis personae,
casts
noun(cast)
a violent throw
Synonyms: hurl,
casts
noun(cast)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Synonyms: mold, mould,
casts
noun(cast)
the act of throwing dice
Synonyms: roll,
casts
verb(cast)
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Synonyms: mold, mould,
Examples:
Cast a bronze sculpture.
casts
verb(cast)
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Synonyms: drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray, swan, tramp, vagabond, wander,
casts
verb(cast)
put or send forth
Synonyms: contrive, project, throw,
Examples:
Cast a spell.
Cast a warm light.
casts
verb(cast)
get rid of
Synonyms: cast off, drop, shake off, shed, throw, throw away, throw off,
casts
noun(cast)
object formed by a mold
Synonyms: casting,
casts
noun(cast)
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
Synonyms: plaster bandage, plaster cast,
casts
verb(cast)
throw forcefully
Synonyms: hurl, hurtle,
casts
noun(cast)
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
Synonyms: mold, mould, stamp,
Examples:
Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region.
casts
verb(cast)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Synonyms: barf, be sick, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, retch, sick, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up,
casts
verb(cast)
choose at random
Synonyms: draw,
Examples:
Cast lots.
casts
verb(cast)
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Examples:
Who cast this beautiful movie?.
casts
verb(cast)
deposit
Examples:
Cast a vote.
Cast a ballot.
casts
verb(cast)
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
Examples:
He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona.

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