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- DictionaryCast/kast/
verb
- 1. cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface: "the moon cast a pale light over the cottages"
- 2. register (a vote): "residents turned out in record numbers to cast their votes"
noun
- 1. an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mold: "bronze casts of the sculpture"
- 2. an act of throwing something forcefully: "he grabbed a spear for a third cast"
Cast definition: to throw or hurl; fling. See examples of CAST used in a sentence.
Definitions of cast. verb. put or send forth. “ cast a spell” “ cast a warm light” synonyms: contrive, project, throw. see more. verb. throw forcefully. synonyms: hurl, hurtle. see more. verb. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth. synonyms: barf, be sick, chuck, disgorge, regurgitate, throw up, vomit, vomit up. see more. noun.
Definition of cast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
cast verb [T] (LIGHT) to send light or shadow (= dark shapes) in a particular direction: The moon cast a white light into the room. cast doubt/suspicion on sb/sth. to make people feel less sure about or have less trust in someone or something: A leading scientist has cast doubts on government claims that the drug is safe.
3 days ago · A cast is a model that has been made by pouring a liquid such as plaster or hot metal onto something or into something, so that when it hardens it has the same shape as that thing. An orthodontist took a cast of the inside of Billy's mouth to make a dental plate.
Definition of cast noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. cast. noun. /kɑːst/ /kæst/ actors. [countable + singular or plural verb] all the people who act in a play or film. an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) The whole cast performs/perform brilliantly.
to direct (the eye, a glance, etc.), especially in a cursory manner: She cast her eyes down the page. to cause to fall upon something or in a certain direction; send forth: to cast a soft light; to cast a spell; to cast doubts.