cast
kast
- n the actors in a play
- n container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- n the distinctive form in which a thing is made
pottery of this cast was found throughout the region - n the visual appearance of something or someone
the delicate cast of his features - n bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- n object formed by a mold
- n the act of throwing dice
- n the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- n a violent throw
- v put or send forth
cast a spell
cast a warm light - v deposit
cast a vote
cast a ballot - v 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 - v throw forcefully
- v assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
Who cast this beautiful movie? - v move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
- v form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
cast a bronze sculpture - v get rid of
- v choose at random
cast lots - v formulate in a particular style or language
She cast her request in very polite language - v eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- In the martial-arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee and a cast of big stars struggle with moviemaking on the mainland (11291999).
- JASON: Fatal, vile sorceress, Cruel woman, whom I have cast out, go away, go away from here! Your punishment awaits you! MEDEA : Ah! Leave here? If this is to be my.
- But if you think the heft of the material had any effect on the seriousness with which the all-star ensemble cast prepared for their roleswell, you'd be right.