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/kæst/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a group of actors in a play, movie, or show.
The cast of the musical included several well-known performers.
the act of throwing something.
With a gentle cast, she sent the ball flying across the park.
a solid object made by shaping a material in a mold.
The ancient relic was a cast that had been preserved for centuries.
verb
to throw or fling something in a specified direction.
He cast the fishing line into the river with a swift motion.
to assign roles to actors in a play, movie, or television show.
The director decided to cast several newcomers in the leading roles.
to shape a material by pouring it into a mold and allowing it to harden.
They cast the statue in bronze after completing the design.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old Norse kasta, akin to Latin castus.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cast in stone
To make something fixed and unchangeable.
cast a spell
To perform a magic ritual; to enchant.
cast your net
To reach out for opportunities or information.
cast aside
To discard or reject something.
cast doubt
To provoke uncertainty or skepticism.
Related Words
casting
The act of selecting actors for a role.
caster
A device or person that casts something.
castaway
A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an uninhabited place.
Slang Meanings
To hook someone up with something (like a job or opportunity).
Can you cast me in a role in that upcoming movie?
To throw shade or express disdain.
She really cast on his outfit at the party.