casts
noun
Meaning
- An act of throwing.
- An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
- Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
- A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
- The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
- The casting procedure.
- (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
- To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
- To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
- (social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
- To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
- To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
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