cast

//kæst//
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Verb

castInfinitive
castPresent tense
castPast tense
castPast participle
castingPresent participle
castsThird-person singular
1

to throw something forcefully in a particular direction

He cast the stone into the river.

2

to direct or project something (such as light, shadow, or a glance) toward a place or person

The lamp cast a warm glow across the room.

3

to assign actors to particular roles in a play, movie, or show

She was cast as the lead in the new movie.

4

to shape molten metal or other material by pouring it into a mold

The metal was cast into a mold to create the sculpture.

5

to throw a fishing line into the water

He cast his line into the river and waited for a bite.

6

to register or record a vote

She cast her vote in the election.

Noun

castSingular
castsPlural
1

all the actors performing in a play, movie, or show

The cast of the movie includes several famous actors.

2

an object made by pouring molten material into a mold

The bronze cast was displayed in the museum.

3

a rigid protective covering, typically made of plaster, used to support and immobilize a broken bone

She had to wear a cast on her arm for six weeks after breaking it.

4

the act of throwing something, especially a fishing line or net

With a perfect cast, he sent the fishing line far into the lake.

Synonym

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