cast [ kɑ:s, kæst ]

• n.
  • the actors in a play

    同义词： cast of characters dramatis personae

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

    同义词： mold mould

  • the distinctive form in which a thing is made

    "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

    同义词： mold stamp

  • the visual appearance of something or someone

    "the delicate cast of his features"

    同义词： form shape

  • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

    同义词： plaster cast plaster bandage

  • object formed by a mold

    同义词： casting

  • the act of throwing dice

    同义词： roll

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

    同义词： casting

  • a violent throw

    同义词： hurl

• v.
  • put or send forth

    "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

    同义词： project contrive throw

  • deposit

    "cast a vote"; "cast a ballot"

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

    "He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona"

  • throw forcefully

    同义词： hurl hurtle

  • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

    "Who cast this beautiful movie?"

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

    同义词： roll wander swan stray tramp roam ramble rove range drift vagabond

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

    "cast a bronze sculpture"

    同义词： mold mould

  • get rid of

    同义词： shed cast off shake off throw throw off throw away drop

  • choose at random

    "cast lots"

    同义词： draw

  • formulate in a particular style or language

    "She cast her request in very polite language"

    同义词： frame redact put couch

  • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

    同义词： vomit vomit up purge sick cat be sick disgorge regorge retch puke barf spew spue chuck upchuck honk regurgitate throw up

• adj. (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold

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