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Meaning ofcastin English

cast

uk//kæst//

Pluralcasts
Participle Verbcasting
Third Person Singularcasts

Definitions

Verb
1. assign a role in a performance; direct an actor
  The director will cast the lead actor in the new play.
2. to predict or plan (events, actions, etc.); calculate astrological values
  The astrologer will cast a horoscope for the upcoming year.
3. to throw out a fishing line or net
  The fisherman will cast his line into the river.
4. to direct one's gaze or eyes
  She cast her eyes downward, avoiding eye contact.
5. set bone in cast; immobilize
  The doctor will cast her broken arm in a plaster cast to help it heal.
6. deposit or register a vote
  The citizen went to the polling station to cast her ballot.
7. search for scent; spread out
  The hunting dog began to cast about, searching for the scent of the rabbit.
8. to shape molten material into a form
  The foundry cast the metal into a large block.
9. to throw or project (light, etc.) in a direction
  The spotlight will cast a beam of light onto the stage.
10. to shape molten material; create an object
  The factory cast molten iron into ingots.
11. to assign roles (in a play); intend to do something
  The director cast the actors in their respective roles.
12. to vomit; expel contents
  The sailor cast the fishing line into the sea.
13. assign an actor to a role
  The film producer cast a well-known actress for the main character.
14. to transmit or broadcast (audio, video); signal
  The radio station will cast its signal to the entire city.
15. change variable type; convert data
  The programmer will cast the integer value to a float.
16. broadcast video; stream online
  The online platform will cast the live concert to a global audience through streaming.
17. maneuver a ship's direction (using sails)
  The experienced sailor knew how to cast the ship's sails to navigate through the storm.
18. to determine water depth (nautical)
  The sailor cast the lead line to measure the water depth.
19. to shed skin or fur (as an animal grows)
  The snake cast its skin as it grew larger.
20. to throw down or discard; reject
  The company cast aside the old equipment, replacing it with new machines.
21. to throw or project (something) forward
  She cast her gaze forward, looking at the horizon.
22. to predict or decide (a course); plan
  The travel agent will cast a rough itinerary for our trip.
23. to physically move or throw away
  The doctor said the patient would cast up her food after eating.
Noun
1. a throw of a fishing line
  The cast of the fishing line was perfect, catching a big fish.
2. a group of hawks released together; a pair
  The falconer released a cast of hawks into the sky.
3. assistance through transport or labor relief
  The charity provided cast to the affected community through food and shelter.
4. a chance or attempt at something
  The team took a cast at winning the championship.
5. shotgun alignment measurement; angle from center
  The hunter used a cast to measure the shotgun's alignment.
6. a group of crabs
  A large cast of crabs was found on the beach.
7. regurgitated remains (from birds)
  The researcher studied the cast of the bird to analyze its eating habits.
8. social class or hierarchy (in South Asia)
  The village was divided into different castes, each with its own traditions.
9. a person's mindset or character; mental state
  Her cast of mind was optimistic, always looking on the bright side.
10. outward appearance; visible form
  The sculpture's cast was impressive, with intricate details and textures.
11. a deviation in eye alignment
  The doctor specialized in treating a cast in the eye, also known as strabismus.
12. a mould for creating objects; shaping
  The factory used a cast to create identical plastic parts.
13. a device to support broken bones
  The doctor applied a cast to the patient's broken leg to help it heal.
14. object made in a mould; shaped copy
  The sculpture was created from a cast of the original artwork.
15. process of shaping material (e.g. metal)
  The factory uses a complex process of cast to produce high-quality metal parts.
16. a group of actors in a play; performers
  The theater company hired a talented cast for the musical.
17. earth excreted by a worm
  The gardener discovered a cast of worm soil in the compost pile.
18. something thrown or dispersed
  The fishing rod cast a long line into the water.
19. a number obtained from throwing a die
  The total cast of the theater performance was very large.
20. an act of throwing something
  The fisherman made a cast into the river, waiting for a bite.
Adjective
1. an animal unable to rise (e.g. horse, sheep)
  The veterinarian helped the cast sheep to its feet.

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