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CAST

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There are 20 meanings of the word Cast.

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Cast - as a noun

The actors in a play

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast of charactersdramatis personae
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assemblagegathering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moldmould
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The distinctive form in which a thing is made

Example: "Pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moldmouldstamp

The visual appearance of something or someone

Example: "The delicate cast of his features"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
formshape

Bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plaster bandageplaster cast

Object formed by a mold

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
copy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of throwing dice

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roll
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fishingsportfishing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A violent throw

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurl

Cast - as a verb

Put or send forth

Example: "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contriveprojectthrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
directsend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deposit

Example: "Cast a vote"

Select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

Example: "He cast a young woman in the role of desdemona"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assigndelegatedeputedesignate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Throw forcefully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurlhurtle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

Example: "Who cast this beautiful movie?"

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Example: "The gypsies roamed the woods"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
driftramblerangeroamrollrovestrayswanvagabondwander
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

Example: "Cast a bronze sculpture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moldmould
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forgeformmoldmouldshapework
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To remove

Example: "He shed his image as a pushy boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dropshake offshedthrowthrow awaythrow off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Choose at random

Example: "Draw a card"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw

Formulate in a particular style or language

Example: "I wouldn't put it that way"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couchframeputredact

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcatchuckdisgorgehonkpukepurgeregorgeregurgitateretchsickspewspuethrow upupchuckvomit up

Example Sentences

"The play had a talented cast of actors."
"He broke his leg and had to wear a cast."
"The fishermen caught a huge cast of fish."
"The cast of the TV series includes some famous actors."
"She made a mold of his face using a plaster cast."
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Word Game Points

Is CAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cast is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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