Definitions for castkæst, kɑst

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

castkæst, kɑst(v.; n.)cast, cast•ing

(v.t.)to throw or hurl; fling:
to cast dice; to cast aside the newspaper.
to direct (the eye, a glance, etc.).
to cause to fall; put or send forth:
to cast a soft light; to cast a spell; to cast doubts.
to draw (lots), as in telling fortunes.
to throw out (a fishing line, a net, bait, etc.).
Category: Sport
to shed or drop:
The snake cast its skin.
(of an animal) to bring forth (young), esp. abortively.
Category: Veterinary Science
to send off (a swarm), as bees do.
to set aside; reject; dismiss:
She cast the problem from her mind.
to throw up (earth, sod, etc.), as with a shovel.
to put or place, esp. forcibly:
to cast someone in prison.
to deposit or give (a ballot or vote).
to bestow; confer:
to cast blessings.
to form or arrange; plan out:
He cast his remarks to fit the occasion.
to select actors for (a play, motion picture, etc.). to assign a role to (an actor).
Category: Showbiz
to form (an object) by pouring metal, plaster, etc., into a mold and letting it harden.
to form (metal, plaster, etc.) by this process.
to compute, as a column of figures.
Category: Math
to calculate (a horoscope).
Category: Astrology
to turn or twist; warp.
to turn the head of (a ship), esp. away from the wind in getting under way.
Category: Nautical, Navy
(v.i.)to throw.
to receive form in a mold.
to calculate or add.
Category: Math
to conjecture; forecast.
(of hounds) to search an area for scent.
to warp, as timber.
(of a ship) to turn, esp. to get the head away from the wind; tack.
Category: Nautical, Navy
to select the actors for a play, motion picture, or the like.
Category: Showbiz
Obs. to consider. to plan or scheme.
Category: Status (usage)
cast about or around, to search; seek. to devise a plan; scheme.
Category: Verb Phrase
cast down, to lower; humble.
Category: Verb Phrase
cast off, to discard; reject. to let go or let loose, as a ship from a mooring. to estimate the space a typeset manuscript will occupy. to complete a knitted fabric by looping over (the final stitches); bind off.
Category: Verb Phrase, Printing, Textiles
cast on, (in knitting) to set (yarn) on a needle in order to form the initial stitches.
Category: Textiles, Verb Phrase
cast out, to force to leave; expel; banish.
Category: Verb Phrase
(n.)the act of throwing.
that which is thrown.
the distance to which a thing may be thrown.
a throw of dice. the number rolled.
Category: Games
the act of throwing a fishing line or net onto the water.
Category: Sport
the group of performers in a play, motion picture, etc.; players.
Category: Showbiz
a searching of an area by hounds for a scent.
Category: Sport
a stroke of fortune; lot.
the form in which something is made or written; arrangement.
the act of founding. the quantity of metal cast at one time.
Category: Metallurgy
something made in a mold; casting.
an impression or mold:
the cast of a fossil.
a rigid surgical dressing, usu. made of bandage treated with plaster of Paris.
Category: Medicine
outward form; appearance:
of a sinister cast.
sort; kind; style:
a hero of the cast of Don Quixote.
tendency; inclination:
minds of a philosophical cast.
a permanent twist or turn:
to have a cast in one's eye.
a warp.
a slight tinge of some color; hue; shade:
a yellowish cast.
a dash or trace.
a computation; calculation.
Category: Math
a conjecture or forecast.
something that is shed, ejected, or cast off or out, as molted skin, feathers, food from a bird's crop, or the coil of sand and waste passed by certain earthworms.
Category: Veterinary Science
Category: Ornithology
Ref: pellet (def. 6). 6
effused plastic matter produced in the hollow parts of various diseased organs.
Category: Pathology

Origin of cast:

1175–1225; ME < ON kasta to throw

Princeton's WordNet

cast, cast of characters, dramatis personae(noun)
the actors in a play
mold, mould, cast(noun)
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
cast, mold, mould, stamp(noun)
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
form, shape, cast(noun)
the visual appearance of something or someone
"the delicate cast of his features"
cast, plaster cast, plaster bandage(noun)
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
cast, casting(noun)
object formed by a mold
cast, roll(noun)
the act of throwing dice
casting, cast(noun)
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
hurl, cast(verb)
a violent throw
project, cast, contrive, 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"
cast(verb)
deposit
"cast a vote"; "cast a ballot"
cast(verb)
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"
hurl, hurtle, cast(verb)
throw forcefully
cast(verb)
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
"Who cast this beautiful movie?"
roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble, rove, range, drift, vagabond(verb)
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"
cast, mold, mould(verb)
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop(verb)
get rid of
"he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
draw, cast(verb)
choose at random
"draw a card"; "cast lots"
frame, redact, cast, put, couch(verb)
formulate in a particular style or language
"I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"
vomit, vomit up, purge, cast, sick, cat, be sick, disgorge, regorge, retch, puke, barf, spew, spue, chuck, upchuck, honk, regurgitate, throw up(verb)
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"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

cast(verb)æst, kɑst
to choose actors for parts
She's casting a new movie.
castæst, kɑst
to throw a fishing net or line
fishermen casting their nets
castæst, kɑst
to make people feel unsure about
to cast doubt on the validity of the election
castæst, kɑst
to look in a particular direction
I saw her casting a glance over her shoulder.
castæst, kɑst
to make easier to understand
new theories which cast light on the beginning of the universe
castæst, kɑst
to cause light to shine on
The sun cast its light across the waves.
castæst, kɑst
to make a situation less happy or exciting
Political troubles cast a shadow over the celebrations.
castæst, kɑst
to cause a shadow to darken
skyscrapers casting shadows on the buildings below
castæst, kɑst
to use magic to affect
a witch casting spells
castæst, kɑst
to write down a person or idea you want to win the vote
Millions of citizens cast their votes.
cast(noun)æst, kɑst
actors in a movie, TV show, or play
the cast of "Friends"
castæst, kɑst
a hard protective covering for a broken arm, leg, etc.
with her arm in a cast

Wiktionary

cast(Noun)
Visual appearance.
Her features had a delicate cast to them.
cast(Noun)
An act of throwing.
Her features had a delicate cast to them.
cast(Noun)
Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
cast(Noun)
The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
cast(Noun)
An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts.
cast(Noun)
A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts.
cast(Noun)
The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
cast(Noun)
Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
cast(Noun)
The casting procedure.
The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.
cast(Noun)
A group of crabs.
The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.
cast(Noun)
An object made in a mould.
The cast would need a great deal of machining to become a recognizable finished part.
cast(Noun)
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
The doctor put a cast on the boyu2019s broken arm.
cast(Noun)
The mould used to make cast objects
A plaster cast was made of his face.
cast(Noun)
A squint.
cast(Verb)
To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches
cast(Verb)
To throw.
cast(Verb)
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
cast(Verb)
To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea.
cast(Verb)
To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
cast(Verb)
To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.).
cast(Verb)
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
cast(Verb)
To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
cast(Verb)
To plan, intend (to do something).
cast(Verb)
To remove, take off (clothes).
cast(Verb)
Specifically, to throw down or aside.
cast(Verb)
To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat.
cast(Verb)
To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
cast(Verb)
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
cast(Verb)
To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
cast(Verb)
To assign a role in a play or performance.
The director cast the part carefully.
cast(Verb)
To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
cast(Verb)
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
cast(Verb)
To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
Casting is generally an indication of bad design.
cast(Verb)
Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
cast(Verb)
To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
cast(Verb)
To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.

Origin: From casten, from kasta, from kastōnan, of unknown origin. Cognate with cast, kaste, kasta, kasta. It displaced native warp; and has in literal senses itself been generally displaced by throw.

Webster Dictionary

Cast(u)
of Cast
Cast(verb)
to send or drive by force; to throw; to fling; to hurl; to impel
Cast(verb)
to direct or turn, as the eyes
Cast(verb)
to drop; to deposit; as, to cast a ballot
Cast(verb)
to throw down, as in wrestling
Cast(verb)
to throw up, as a mound, or rampart
Cast(verb)
to throw off; to eject; to shed; to lose
Cast(verb)
to bring forth prematurely; to slink
Cast(verb)
to throw out or emit; to exhale
Cast(verb)
to cause to fall; to shed; to reflect; to throw; as, to cast a ray upon a screen; to cast light upon a subject
Cast(verb)
to impose; to bestow; to rest
Cast(verb)
to dismiss; to discard; to cashier
Cast(verb)
to compute; to reckon; to calculate; as, to cast a horoscope
Cast(verb)
to contrive; to plan
Cast(verb)
to defeat in a lawsuit; to decide against; to convict; as, to be cast in damages
Cast(verb)
to turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide; as, a casting voice
Cast(verb)
to form into a particular shape, by pouring liquid metal or other material into a mold; to fashion; to found; as, to cast bells, stoves, bullets
Cast(verb)
to stereotype or electrotype
Cast(verb)
to fix, distribute, or allot, as the parts of a play among actors; also to assign (an actor) for a part
Cast(verb)
to throw, as a line in angling, esp, with a fly hook
Cast(verb)
to turn the head of a vessel around from the wind in getting under weigh
Cast(verb)
to consider; to turn or revolve in the mind; to plan; as, to cast about for reasons
Cast(verb)
to calculate; to compute
Cast(verb)
to receive form or shape in a mold
Cast(verb)
to warp; to become twisted out of shape
Cast(verb)
to vomit
Cast(u)
3d pres. of Cast, for Casteth
Cast(noun)
the act of casting or throwing; a throw
Cast(noun)
the thing thrown
Cast(noun)
the distance to which a thing is or can be thrown
Cast(noun)
a throw of dice; hence, a chance or venture
Cast(noun)
that which is throw out or off, shed, or ejected; as, the skin of an insect, the refuse from a hawk's stomach, the excrement of a earthworm
Cast(noun)
the act of casting in a mold
Cast(noun)
an impression or mold, taken from a thing or person; amold; a pattern
Cast(noun)
that which is formed in a mild; esp. a reproduction or copy, as of a work of art, in bronze or plaster, etc.; a casting
Cast(noun)
form; appearence; mien; air; style; as, a peculiar cast of countenance
Cast(noun)
a tendency to any color; a tinge; a shade
Cast(noun)
a chance, opportunity, privilege, or advantage; specifically, an opportunity of riding; a lift
Cast(noun)
the assignment of parts in a play to the actors
Cast(noun)
a flight or a couple or set of hawks let go at one time from the hand
Cast(noun)
a stoke, touch, or trick
Cast(noun)
a motion or turn, as of the eye; direction; look; glance; squint
Cast(noun)
a tube or funnel for conveying metal into a mold
Cast(noun)
four; that is, as many as are thrown into a vessel at once in counting herrings, etc; a warp
Cast(noun)
contrivance; plot, design