1. to throw something forcefully
2. to choose actors for roles in a play or movie
3. to form something by pouring liquid material into a mold

1. all the actors in a play or movie
2. a hard covering put on a broken bone to help it heal
3. an object made by pouring liquid material into a mold

Examples

• She cast the fishing line into the water.
• The director will cast the lead role next week.
• The artist cast the sculpture in bronze.
• The tree cast a long shadow across the yard.
• The entire cast received a standing ovation.
• He wore a cast on his broken arm for six weeks.
• The museum displayed a plaster cast of the ancient statue.
• The lamp cast a warm glow throughout the room.