nounπShareAn act of throwing."The baseball player's powerful cast sent the ball soaring into the outfield. "actionsportessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of throwing out a fishing line."The fisherman made a strong cast into the lake. "sportactionfishessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which has been thrown, dispersed etc."The teacher's angry words were a harsh cast that spread through the classroom. "actionprocessessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm."The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts."biologyanimalenvironmentnatureorganismessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew."Heβs in the cast of Oliver."entertainmentgrouppersonartstageessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe casting procedure."The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing."processtechnicalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object made in a mould."The cast would need a great deal of machining to become a recognizable finished part."artmaterialessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones."The doctor put a cast on the boyβs broken arm."medicinedeviceessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mould used to make cast objects."A plaster cast was made from his face."materialartindustryessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair."The falconer released a cast of two hawks at the same time. "animalbirdnumberessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA squint."He gave a cast to his eye, trying to see the small print on the contract. "appearancebodymedicineessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVisual appearance."Her features had a delicate cast to them."appearanceessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe form of one's thoughts, mind etc."a cast of mind, a mental tendency."mindessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance."The farmer had to help the cast horse up. "animalconditionagricultureessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnimal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird."The hawk's cast was found near the schoolyard, indicating it had recently eaten a mouse. "animalbirdbiologynatureessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of crabs."The fisherman caught a cast of crabs in his net. "animalgroupessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA broadcast."The evening news cast was interrupted by a weather report. "mediaentertainmentcommunicationessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(physical) To move, or be moved, away."The strong wind cast the fallen leaves away from the path. "actionphysicsessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.)."The teacher cast her eyes over the students' papers, looking for any mistakes. "directionactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures."The cashier cast the total sales figures for the day, finding a grand total of $5,287. "mathbusinessfinanceessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(social) To predict, to decide, to plan."The teachers cast a plan for the school's annual fundraising event. "planactiongovernmentsocietyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment)."The magician cast a spell to make the lost cat reappear. "mythologyritualsupernaturalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction."The spotlight cast a bright beam on the stage during the school play. "energyphysicsactionessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry."The pregnant woman sadly cast a baby that was not yet viable. "medicinefamilyphysiologyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way."The sculptor cast a bronze statue of her grandmother. "materialtechnologyindustryessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.)."The strong winds cast the fabric of the tent. "materialtechnicalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."The captain cast the sailboat just as the anchor was raised, turning it toward the harbor. "nauticalsailingtechnicalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote)."The student cast his vote for the school president. "politicsgovernmentessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text."Casting is generally an indication of bad design."computingtechnologytechnicaltypeessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent."The hunting dogs cast out across the field, searching for the deer's scent. "animalsportactionnatureessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set (a bone etc.) in a cast."The doctor cast my broken arm to keep it straight while it healed. "medicinebodyessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches."The coven leader cast the circle to begin their meeting. "ritualmythologyreligionsupernaturalessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo broadcast."The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game."mediatechnologycommunicationinternetentertainmentessentialtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading