cast

  1. Verb.  (context, now) To throw. (defdate, from 13th c.) .
  2. Verb.  To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). (defdate, from 13th c.) .
  3. Verb.  To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  4. Verb.  To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  5. Verb.  (astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  6. Verb.  To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
  7. Verb.  To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
  8. Verb.  (obsolete) To plan, intend (to do something). (defdate, 14th-19th c.) .
  9. Verb.  (obsolete, _) To remove, take off (clothes). (defdate, from 14th c.) .
  10. Verb.  Specifically, to throw down or aside. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  11. 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.) .
  12. Verb.  (archaic) To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  13. Verb.  To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  14. Verb.  To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  15. Verb.  To assign a role in a play or performance. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
  16. 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.) .
  17. Verb.  To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). (defdate, from 19th c.) .
  18. Verb.  (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text. (defdate, from 20th c.) .
  19. Verb.  (context, hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
  20. Verb.  (nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
  21. Verb.  (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
  22. Noun.  An act of throwing.
  23. Noun.  Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
  24. Noun.  A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
  25. Noun.  The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
  26. Noun.  The casting procedure.
  27. Noun.  An object made in a mould.
  28. Noun.  A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
  29. Noun.  The mould used to make cast objects.
  30. Noun.  A squint.
  31. Noun.  Visual appearance.
  32. Noun.  The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
  33. Noun.  An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
  34. Noun.  Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
  35. Noun.  A group of crabs.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.