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(of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold formed form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region" the actors in a play 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" deposit; "cast a vote"; "cast a ballot" bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal object formed by a mold the act of throwing dice assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; "Who cast this beautiful movie?" 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" get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes" choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots" a violent throw the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel throw forcefully the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn''t put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language" 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" 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 ro |
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