verb๐Share(physical) To move, or be moved, away."The strong wind was casting the leaves from the trees. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.)."She cast her eyes down at the broken vase, feeling sorry for her mistake. "directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures."The accountant carefully cast the column of expenses to ensure the total matched the budget. "mathbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(social) To predict, to decide, to plan."The teacher is casting a plan for next week's science project. "planactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment)."The witch cast a spell to make the plants grow faster. "supernaturalmythologyreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction."The spotlight was casting a bright beam on the stage during the school play. "energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry."The pregnant mother had to go to the hospital because she was casting a baby prematurely. "medicinephysiologyfamilybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way."The sculptor is casting a bronze statue of a famous athlete. "materialtechnologyindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.)."The strong winds had cast the fabric of the tent. "materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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 sailboat captain skillfully cast the ship onto the desired course as the anchor was lifted. "nauticalsailingvehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote)."The student carefully cast their vote in the class election. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text."Casting is generally an indication of bad design."computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareOf dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent."The hunting dogs cast out across the field, searching for the scent of the deer. "animalsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo set (a bone etc.) in a cast."The doctor cast his broken arm to allow it to heal properly. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches."The coven leader cast a circle to begin their weekly meeting. "ritualmythologyreligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo broadcast."The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game."mediacommunicationentertainmenttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc."The casting director is looking for new actors for the school play. "entertainmentmediaartjobstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA manufacturing process using a mold."The factory used a casting process to create the metal parts for the new machines. "processtechnicalindustrymachinematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn object made in a mold."The sculptor created a beautiful casting of a bird from bronze. "materialartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe regurgitation of fur, feathers, and other undigestible material by hawks, to clean and empty their crops."The hawk's casting was a small pile of feathers near the bird feeder. "physiologyanimalbirdbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe excreta of an earthworm or similar creature."The compost pile smelled strongly of earthworm casting. "biologyanimalnatureenvironmentagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of converting between data types."The program required a casting of the student's age from a string to an integer before performing calculations. "computingtechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading