cast

Noun

• a violent throw

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• the act of throwing dice

• object formed by a mold

• bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

• the visual appearance of something or someone
  • the delicate cast of his features
    

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
    

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• the actors in a play

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
    

• formulate in a particular style or language
  • I wouldn't put it that way
    
  • She cast her request in very polite language
    

• choose at random
  • draw a card
    
  • cast lots
    

• get rid of
  • he shed his image as a pushy boss
    
  • shed your clothes
    

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
  • cast a bronze sculpture
    

• 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
    

• assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
  • Who cast this beautiful movie?
    

• throw forcefully

• 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
    

• deposit
  • cast a vote
    
  • cast a ballot
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  hurl , casting , roll , plaster cast , plaster bandage , form , shape , mold , mould , stamp , cast of characters , dramatis personae , vomit , vomit up , purge , sick , cat , be sick , disgorge , regorge , retch , puke , barf , spew , frame , redact , put , couch , draw , shed , cast off , shake off , throw , throw off