cast
adj : (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing
into a mold
n 1: the actors in a play [syn: {cast of characters}, {dramatis
personae}]
2: a container into which liquid is poured to create a given
shape when it hardens [syn: {mold}, {mould}]
3: the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of
this cast was found throughout the region" [syn: {mold}, {stamp}]
4: the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate
cast of his features" [syn: {form}, {shape}]
5: a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that
immobilizes broken bones while they heal [syn: {plaster
cast}]
6: object formed by a mold [syn: {casting}]
7: the act of throwing dice [syn: {roll}]
8: the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by
means of a rod and reel [syn: {casting}]
9: a violent throw [syn: {hurl}]
v 1: 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" [syn: {project}, {contrive},
{throw}]
2: deposit; "cast a vote"; "cast a ballot"
3: select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie,
musical, opera, or ballet
4: throw forcefully [syn: {hurl}, {hurtle}]
5: assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; "Who cast
this beautiful movie?"
6: wander about aimlessly; "The gypsies roamed the woods" [syn:
{wander}, {swan}, {stray}, {roam}, {ramble}, {rove}, {range},
{drift}, {vagabond}]
7: make by pouring into a cast or mold [syn: {mold}, {mould}]
8: get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss" [syn: {shed},
{cast off}, {shake off}, {throw}, {throw off}, {throw
away}, {drop}]
9: choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots" [syn: {draw}]
10: formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put
it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite
language" [syn: {frame}, {redact}, {put}, {couch}]
11: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After
drinking too much, the students vomited" [syn: {vomit}, {vomit
up}, {sick}, {cat}, {regurgitate}, {be sick}, {disgorge},
{regorge}, {retch}, {puke}, {barf}, {spew}, {spue}, {chuck},
{upchuck}, {honk}, {throw up}] [ant: {keep down}]