cast
- Verb. (context, now) To throw. (defdate, from 13th c.) .
- Verb. To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). (defdate, from 13th c.) .
- Verb. To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
- Verb. To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
- Verb. (astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). (defdate, from 14th c.) .
- Verb. To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- Verb. To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
- Verb. (obsolete) To plan, intend (to do something). (defdate, 14th-19th c.) .
- Verb. (obsolete, _) To remove, take off (clothes). (defdate, from 14th c.) .
- Verb. Specifically, to throw down or aside. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
- Verb. (context, of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
- Verb. (archaic) To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
- Verb. To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
- Verb. To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). (defdate, from 16th c.) .
- Verb. To assign a role in a play or performance. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
- Verb. (nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
- Verb. To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). (defdate, from 19th c.) .
- Verb. (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text. (defdate, from 20th c.) .
- Verb. (context, hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
- Verb. (nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
- Verb. (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
- Noun. An act of throwing.
- Noun. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
- Noun. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
- Noun. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- Noun. The casting procedure.
- Noun. An object made in a mould.
- Noun. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
- Noun. The mould used to make cast objects.
- Noun. A squint.
- Noun. Visual appearance.
- Noun. The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
- Noun. An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
- Noun. Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
- Noun. A group of crabs.
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