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cast
verb
ˈkast
cast; cast​ing

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • transitive ​verb
  • to cause to move or send forth by throwing //cast a fishing lure //cast dice
    direct //cast a glance
    to put forth //the fire casts a warm glow //cast light on the subject //cast a shadow
    to place as if by throwing //cast doubt on their reliability
    to deposit (a ballot) formally //cast her vote
    to throw off or away //the horse cast a shoe
    to get rid of discard //cast off all restraint //soda cans and fast-food boxes cast aside on the beach
    shed, molt //cast feathers
    to bring forth
    especially to give birth to prematurely
    to throw to the ground especially in wrestling //The cow was cast and her legs tied.
    to build by throwing up earth //cast a mound
  • to perform arithmetical operations on add