Meaning of the word cast in English

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cast

US /kæst/

UK /kæst/

Verb

throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction

Example:

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He cast his fishing line into the lake.

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The magician cast a spell on the audience.

Synonym:

throw hurl fling toss pitch

Example:

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Citizens will cast their votes in the upcoming election.

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He decided to cast his ballot for the independent candidate.

Synonym:

vote poll register

select actors for (a film, play, or other production)

Example:

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The director decided to cast a new actress in the lead role.

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They are still looking to cast the supporting roles.

Synonym:

select choose appoint assign

Noun

the set of actors in a play, film, or other production

Example:

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The entire cast received a standing ovation.

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She joined the cast of the new TV series.

Synonym:

actors performers company troupe

an object made by shaping molten metal or other material in a mold

Example:

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The sculpture was a bronze cast.

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They used a special mold to create the metal cast.

Synonym:

mold form shape impression

a rigid dressing, usually made of plaster of Paris, applied to a limb to keep a broken bone in position

Example:

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He had his arm in a cast for six weeks.

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The doctor put a cast on her broken leg.

Synonym:

plaster cast splint brace

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