Cast Definition
cast
noun
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
- the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features"
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- object formed by a mold
- the act of throwing dice
- the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
- a violent throw
verb
- put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
- 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
- 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; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
- form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
- get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
- choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots"
- formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
- eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
"Cast" in song lyrics
See how cast is used in real songs:
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"God bless my first born, comin soon to the cast"
A.D.O.R. — Superfly -
"Just a small task, any spell you cast"
Artifacts — What Goes On? -
"It's a new season and the role has been cast"
Aztlan Underground — Killing Season
Words that rhyme with cast
Usage tips for "cast"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cast" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cast to find words that pair well.