cast

NOUNVERB /cɑst/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C

cast is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3A1S1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING

What does cast mean?

NOUN · 9 SENSES
1

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

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2

Object formed by a mold.

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3

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

4

The distinctive form in which a thing is made.

“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”

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5

The visual appearance of something or someone.

“the delicate cast of his features”

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7

A violent throw.

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8

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

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9

The act of throwing dice.

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VERB · 11 SENSES
1

Put or send forth.

“cast a spell”

“cast a warm light”

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3

Throw forcefully.

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4

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

5

Choose at random.

“cast lots”

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6

Assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors.

“Who cast this beautiful movie?”

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7

Deposit.

“cast a vote”

“cast a ballot”

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8

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”

9

Formulate in a particular style or language.

“She cast her request in very polite language”

10

Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.

“cast a bronze sculpture”

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11

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.

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