CAST - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the actors in a play

Categories: Gathering, Assemblage

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

Example: He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona

Categories: Delegate, Designate, Depute, Assign

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

Example: Who cast this beautiful movie?

Categories: Delegate, Designate, Depute, Assign

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

object formed by a mold

Categories: Copy

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

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

Example: cast a bronze sculpture

Categories: Shape, Form, Work, Mold, Mould, Forge

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

deposit

Example: cast a vote; cast a ballot

Categories: Give