cast

v. to throw something, especially something light or a fishing line.

v. to throw or project something with a quick motion; frequently used in the context of fishing or throwing dice.

“The fisherman cast his line into the middle of the lake.”

“He cast the net with a fluid, practiced motion, hoping to catch the school of fish before they moved into deeper waters.”

v. to choose which actors will play the parts in a film or play.

v. to assign roles to actors in a dramatic production.

“The director cast a famous actress as the lead character.”

“After weeks of auditions, the producers finally cast a relatively unknown teenager in the title role of the upcoming musical.”

v. to look at something or to make a shadow or light fall on a surface.

v. to direct one's gaze or to cause light or shadow to fall in a specific direction.

“The tall trees cast long shadows across the grass.”

“She cast a quick glance over her shoulder to ensure no one was following her through the narrow alleyway.”

v. to officially give your vote in an election.

v. to formally register a vote or deposit a ballot.

“Millions of people went to the stations to cast their votes.”

“Citizens are encouraged to cast their ballots early to avoid long queues on the actual day of the election.”

Formal

v. to make an object by pouring hot, liquid metal into a shaped container.

v. to shape molten material by pouring it into a mould and allowing it to harden.

“The artist cast the statue in bronze.”

“The factory specializes in casting engine parts from high-grade aluminum to ensure they are both lightweight and durable.”

Technical

v. to say words that are supposed to have magical powers.

v. to perform or initiate a magical spell or enchantment.

“The wizard cast a spell to turn the prince into a frog.”

“In the old legends, the witch cast a powerful enchantment over the forest that lasted for a hundred years.”

Literary

n. all the actors who act in a play, film, or show.

n. the collective group of performers in a dramatic production, distinct from the technical crew.

“The entire cast came on stage at the end of the play.”

“The director praised the cast for their exceptional performance during the opening night of the Shakespearean tragedy.”

n. a hard, white cover put around a broken bone to keep it still while it heals.

n. a rigid, protective dressing, usually made of plaster or fiberglass, used to immobilize a fractured limb.

“I had to wear a cast on my leg for six weeks after I fell.”

“The surgeon checked the cast to ensure it wasn't too tight and that blood was still circulating properly to the patient's toes.”

n. the general look or character of something, like a person's face or mind.

n. the general appearance, style, or character of a person or thing; often used regarding a 'cast of mind'.

“He has a very serious cast of mind and rarely tells jokes.”

“The philosopher's particular cast of mind led him to question even the most basic assumptions of his contemporaries.”

Literary · Formal

adj. used to describe an animal, like a sheep, that has fallen on its back and cannot get up.

adj. referring to a large animal that is lying in a position from which it cannot rise without assistance.

“The farmer had to help the cast sheep get back on its feet.”

“A cast horse can quickly become distressed and injure itself if it is not found and assisted by a handler immediately.”

Technical