definition of
cast

[1] #1 cast v. [project, contrive, throw] put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light". wn

[2] #2 cast n. [cast of characters, dramatis personae] the actors in a play. wn

[3] #3 cast v. deposit; "cast a vote"; "cast a ballot". wn

[4] #4 cast v. 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". wn

[5] #5 cast n. [mold, mould] container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens. wn