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"

cast (Noun)

Visual appearance.

cast (Noun)

An act of throwing.

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.

cast (Noun)

A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.

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.

cast (Noun)

A group of crabs.

cast (Noun)

An object made in a mould.

cast (Noun)

A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.

cast (Noun)

The mould used to make cast objects

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.

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.

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.

Cast

Cast are an English rock band from Liverpool, formed in 1992 by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after Power left The La's and Wilkinson's former band Shack had split. Following early line-ups with different guitarists and drummers, Liam "Skin" Tyson and Keith O'Neill joined Cast in 1993. Emerging from the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s, Cast signed to Polydor Records and their debut album All Change became the highest selling album for the label. Further commercial success continued with the albums Mother Nature Calls and Magic Hour, however the band's fourth album Beetroot was far less successful which led to the band's split soon after. Cast reunited for a UK tour in November 2010. Their 2012 album Troubled Times received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success. Noel Gallagher of Oasis described watching the band live as being like a "religious experience". It has been suggested that the name "Cast" was taken from the final word on The La's eponymous album, John Power has since confirmed this to be true, stating that he avoided answering this question for some time.