n. a violent throw

n. the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

n. the act of throwing dice

n. bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

n. object formed by a mold

n. container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

n. the actors in a play

n. the distinctive form in which a thing is made; "pottery of this cast was found throughout the region"

n. the result of changing data or characters from one format to another

v. 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"

v. formulate in a particular style or language; "I wouldn't put it that way"; "She cast her request in very polite language"

v. choose at random; "draw a card"; "cast lots"

v. throw forcefully

v. form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"

v. assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors; "Who cast this beautiful movie?"

adj. (of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold