Cast

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

The visual appearance of something or someone

Synonyms

Form

Shape

Examples

The delicate cast of his features

Formulate in a particular style or language

Examples

She cast her request in very polite language

The actors in a play

A violent throw

Synonyms

Hurl

Type of

Throw

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

The act of throwing dice

Synonyms

Roll

Type of

Throw

Has types

Natural

Part of

Craps

Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Synonyms

Mold

Mould

Derivation

Casting

Caster

Examples

Cast a bronze sculpture

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Put or send forth

Type of

Send

Direct

Has types

Shoot

Examples

Cast a spell

Cast a warm light

Get rid of

Object formed by a mold

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

Throw forcefully

The distinctive form in which a thing is made

Type of

Solid

Examples

Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Choose at random

Synonyms

Draw

Type of

Go

Move

Examples

Cast lots

Assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

Derivation

Casting

Examples

Who cast this beautiful movie?

Deposit

Type of

Give

Examples

Cast a vote

Cast a ballot

Select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

In category

Performing arts

Examples

He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona