cast

B2
Pronunciation
/kæst/
/kæst/
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

An act of throwing.

2 Definition

An instance of throwing out a fishing line.

3 Definition

Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.

4 Definition

A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.

Example Sentences
  • The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts.
5 Definition

The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.

Example Sentences
  • He’s in the cast of Oliver.
6 Definition

The casting procedure.

Example Sentences
  • The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.
7 Definition

An object made in a mould.

Example Sentences
  • The cast would need a great deal of machining to become a recognizable finished part.
8 Definition

A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.

Example Sentences
  • The doctor put a cast on the boy’s broken arm.
9 Definition

The mould used to make cast objects.

Example Sentences
  • A plaster cast was made from his face.
10 Definition

(hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.

11 Definition

A squint.

12 Definition

Visual appearance.

Example Sentences
  • Her features had a delicate cast to them.
13 Definition

The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.

Example Sentences
  • a cast of mind, a mental tendency.
14 Definition

An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.

15 Definition

Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.

16 Definition

A group of crabs.

17 Definition

A broadcast.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

(physical) To move, or be moved, away.

2 Definition

To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).

3 Definition

To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.

4 Definition

(social) To predict, to decide, to plan.

5 Definition

To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).

6 Definition

To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.

7 Definition

To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.

8 Definition

To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.

9 Definition

To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).

10 Definition

To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.

11 Definition

To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).

12 Definition

To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.

Example Sentences
  • Casting is generally an indication of bad design.
13 Definition

Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.

14 Definition

To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.

15 Definition

To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.

16 Definition

To broadcast.

Example Sentences
  • The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game.