English dictionary
cast
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a violent throw
noun
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
noun
- the act of throwing dice
noun
- object formed by a mold
noun
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
noun
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
noun
- the visual appearance of something or someone
noun
- the actors in a play
noun
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made
verb
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
verb
- formulate in a particular style or language
verb
- choose at random
verb
- throw forcefully
verb
- to remove
verb
- put or send forth
verb
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
verb
- select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
verb
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
verb
- deposit
verb
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Example sentences
the delicate cast of his features
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
After drinking too much, the students vomited
He purged continuously
The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
I wouldn't put it that way
She cast her request in very polite language
draw a card
cast lots
he shed his image as a pushy boss
shed your clothes
She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
The setting sun threw long shadows
cast a spell
cast a warm light
cast a bronze sculpture
He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
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
cast a vote
cast a ballot
Who cast this beautiful movie?