CAST as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a violent throw
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the act of throwing dice
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • object formed by a mold
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • the visual appearance of something or someone
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the delicate cast of his features
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • the actors in a play
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • the distinctive form in which a thing is made
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

CAST as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • After drinking too much, the students vomited
    • He purged continuously
    • The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • formulate in a particular style or language
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I wouldn”t put it that way
    • She cast her request in very polite language
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • choose at random
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • draw a card
    • cast lots
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • throw forcefully
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • get rid of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he shed his image as a pushy boss
    • shed your clothes
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • put or send forth
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
    • The setting sun threw long shadows
    • cast a spell
    • cast a warm light
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • cast a bronze sculpture
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
    Usage Example(s)
    • He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  9. Meaning
    • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 ro
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • deposit
    Usage Example(s)
    • cast a vote
    • cast a ballot
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  11. Meaning
    • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
    Usage Example(s)
    • Who cast this beautiful movie?
    Hypernyms(s) cast is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

CAST as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold
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