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a violent throw
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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
“the delicate cast of his features”
noun
the actors in a play
noun
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
verb
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
“After drinking too much, the students vomited”
verb
formulate in a particular style or language
“I wouldn't put it that way”
verb
choose at random
“draw a card”
verb
throw forcefully
verb
to remove
“he shed his image as a pushy boss”
verb
put or send forth
“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”
verb
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
“cast a bronze sculpture”
verb
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”
verb
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
“The gypsies roamed the woods”
verb
deposit
“cast a vote”
verb
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
“Who cast this beautiful movie?”
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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?
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