cast
noun.
the actors in a play
noun.
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Synonym: mould, mold
noun.
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
Synonym: stamp, mould, mold
noun.
the visual appearance of something or someone
the delicate cast of his features
Synonym: form, shape
noun.
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
noun.
object formed by a mold
Synonym: casting
noun.
the act of throwing dice
Synonym: roll
noun.
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
Synonym: casting
noun.
a violent throw
Synonym: hurl
verb.
put or send forth
She threw the flashlight beam into the corner|The setting sun threw long shadows|cast a spell|cast a warm light
verb.
deposit
cast a vote|cast a ballot
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.
throw forcefully
Synonym: hurl, hurtle
verb.
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Who cast this beautiful movie?
verb.
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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|They rolled from town to town
verb.
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
cast a bronze sculpture
Synonym: mould, mold
verb.
get rid of
he shed his image as a pushy boss|shed your clothes
verb.
choose at random
draw a card|cast lots
Synonym: draw
verb.
formulate in a particular style or language
I wouldn't put it that way|She cast her request in very polite language
Synonym: redact, put, frame, couch
verb.
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
After drinking too much, the students vomited|He purged continuously|The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night