cast
Noun
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is a type of: assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one placesubtypes: ensemble, supporting players - a cast other than the principalsbelongs to: company, troupe - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)same as: cast of characters, dramatis personae
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is a type of: container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)subtypes:
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is a type of: solid - a three-dimensional shape
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is a type of: appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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is a type of: bandage, patch - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the bodysame as: plaster bandage, plaster cast
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is a type of: copy - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thingsubtypes:
- death mask - a cast taken from the face of a dead person
- block, cylinder block, engine block - a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
- life mask - a cast taken from the face of a living person
same as: casting -
is a type of: throw - casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomlysubtypes: natural - (craps) a first roll of 7 or 11 that immediately wins the stakeis a part of: craps - a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dicesame as: roll
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is a type of: fishing, sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversionsubtypes:
- bait casting - the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait
- fly casting - casting an artificial fly as a lure
- overcast - a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
- surf casting, surf fishing - casting (artificial) bait far out into the ocean (up to 200 yards) with the waves breaking around you
same as: casting -
is a type of: throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)same as: hurl
Verb
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subtypes: shoot - send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly
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is a type of: give - convey or reveal information
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referred to in: performing arts - arts or skills that require public performanceentail:is a type of: assign, delegate, depute, designate - give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)subtypes:verb group: cast - assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
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is a type of: throw - propel through the airsubtypes:
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is a type of: assign, delegate, depute, designate - give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)verb group: cast - select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
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is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphoricallysubtypes:
- maunder - wander aimlessly
- gad, gallivant, jazz around - wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
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is a type of: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work - make something, usually for a specific functionsubtypes:
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is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstractsubtypes:
- exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough - cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
- abscise - shed flowers and leaves and fruit following formation of a scar tissue
- exfoliate - cast off in scales, laminae, or splinters
- autotomise, autotomize - cause a body part to undergo autotomy
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same as: draw
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