cast

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1.

throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction

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He cast his fishing line into the lake.
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The magician cast a spell on the audience.
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throwhurlflingtosspitch
2.

register (a vote)

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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.
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votepollregister
3.

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

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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.
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selectchooseappointassign
1.

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

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The entire cast received a standing ovation.
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She joined the cast of the new TV series.
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actorsperformerscompanytroupe
2.

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

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The sculpture was a bronze cast.
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They used a special mold to create the metal cast.
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moldformshapeimpression
3.

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

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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.
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plaster castsplintbrace
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