Definitions

1. noun

the act of throwing or directing something, such as a stone, a ball, or a spell.

“She made a good cast of the fishing line into the water.”

2. noun

a group of actors in a play or film.

“The cast of the new movie included several well-known actors.”

3. noun

a group of people living in the same area or having similar characteristics.

“The cast of the small town included many long-time residents.”

4. verb

to throw or direct something, such as a stone, a ball, or a spell.

“He cast a fishing line into the water.”

5. verb

to make or form something, such as a part of a machine or a piece of jewelry.

“The foundry cast a new engine block.”

6. verb

to assign or distribute something, such as roles in a play or film, or a part in a machine.

“The director cast the actors in the new play.”

7. verb

to put or place something, such as a spell or a magic spell.

“The wizard cast a spell to make the flowers bloom.”

8. verb

to give or show a particular appearance or impression.

“The new design will cast a modern look on the old building.”

9. verb

to vote or give a ballot in an election.

“Many people went to cast their ballots in the presidential election.”

10. verb

to throw or direct a fishing line or net into the water.

“He cast his fishing line into the river and waited for a bite.”

11. verb

to form or shape something, such as a part of a machine or a piece of jewelry.

“The artist cast a new sculpture in bronze.”