Dictionary definition · cast
noun
- the actors in a play
- container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- the distinctive form in which a thing is made"pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"
- the visual appearance of something or someone"the delicate cast of his features"
- bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
- object formed by a mold
verb
- put or send forth"She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"
- deposit"cast a vote"
- 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"
- throw forcefully
- assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors"Who cast this beautiful movie?"
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment"The gypsies roamed the woods"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).