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cast

/ˈkæst/ /Brit ˈkɑːst/

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verb

casts; cast; casting

[+ obj] to throw or move (something) in a forceful way

cast [=throw, toss] a stone

Seaweed was cast up by the waves.

to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole

to send or direct (something) in the direction of someone or something

He cast a glance toward the door. [=he glanced at the door]

The witch cast [=put] a spell on him.

to send (something) out or forward

The fire casts [=gives off] a warm glow.

The tree cast a long shadow on the lawn. - often used figuratively

The trial casts a harsh light on [=reveals bad things about] the banking industry.

Their argument cast a pall on the party. [=gave the party an unhappy mood]

The incident casts doubt on her honesty.

to make (a vote) formally

How many votes were cast?

cast a ballot

to assign roles for (a play, movie, etc.) to actors

cast a play

to assign (an actor or actress) a role in a film, play, etc.

She was cast as a college professor who becomes a spy. - see also typecast

to shape (a substance) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden

The metal was cast into candlesticks.

molds used for casting steel

to form (something, such as a sculpture) by casting metal, plaster, etc.

The statue will be cast in bronze.

to arrange (something) into parts or into a proper form

He cast the story in the form of a diary.

to talk about or think of (someone or something) in a particular way

The war was cast as a battle against terrorism.

Health care issues are often cast in economic terms.

cast about/around for

[phrasal verb]

cast about/around for (something) :to look in many places for (something)

They cast about for new ways to make money on the farm.

She is still casting around for [=seeking] someone to watch her son while she is at work.

cast a (dark) cloud

xem cloud

cast adrift

[phrasal verb]

cast (a boat) adrift :to cause (a boat) to float on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone - often used as (be) cast adrift

a small lifeboat cast adrift in the open sea

cast (someone) adrift :to cause (someone) to float on the water in a boat that is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone - often used as (be) cast adrift

They were cast adrift in a small, leaky boat. - often used figuratively

I was cast adrift in a sea of confusion.

cast aside

[phrasal verb]

cast aside (something) or cast (something) aside :to stop thinking about (something)

She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party.

cast aspersions

xem aspersions

cast away

[phrasal verb]

cast away (someone) or cast (someone) away :to leave (someone) alone somewhere (such as on an island) as a result of a storm, shipwreck, etc. - usually used as (be) cast away

The crew was cast away on a desert island. - see also castaway

cast caution to the wind

xem caution

cast light on

xem light

cast lots

xem lot

cast off

[phrasal verb]

cast off (something) or cast (something) off :to get rid of (something)

The snake casts off [=sheds] its skin.

They wanted to cast off their fears. - see also castoff, cast-off

to untie the rope that is holding a boat near the land

We decided to cast off and head out to sea.

to remove stitches from a knitting needle in a way that does not cause them to become loose

When I finish this row, can you show me how to cast off?

cast on

[phrasal verb]

to place stitches on a knitting needle

I was having trouble casting on, but I think I have it now.

cast out

[phrasal verb]

cast out (someone or something) or cast (someone or something) out :to force (someone or something) to go away

He was cast out of [=expelled from] the tribe.

They tried to cast out the spirits from the haunted house.

cast pearls before swine

xem pearl

cast your eye over

xem eye

cast your lot

xem lot

cast your mind back

xem mind

cast your net wide

xem net

the die is cast

xem die

noun

plural casts

[count] :the actors in a play, film, or television show

members of the cast = cast members

The show features an all-star cast. [=a cast that includes many famous actors]

a strong supporting cast [=the actors other than the main stars]

The phrase cast of characters is sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.

The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.

[count] :a hard covering that is put on an arm, leg, etc., so that a broken bone can heal

She has a cast on her arm. - called also plaster cast

[count] :a container that is used to give its form or shape to something that is poured or pressed into it :mold also; :an object that is made by using such a container

They made a mask from a wax cast of her face.

[singular] literary :the shape or appearance of something

His face had a rugged cast.

[singular] :a slight bit of color

old photographs with a reddish cast

[singular] :a characteristic of a person or thing :a distinctive quality

She has a skeptical cast of mind. [=she tends to be skeptical]

[count] :the act of throwing a fishing line into water with a pole

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