cast
From Old Norse 'kasta', meaning 'to throw'.
A noun with several distinct meanings in English, which are typically expressed by different specific words in Spanish. It can refer to the act of throwing or tossing something, especially a fishing line or a net. It is also used to describe a rigid protective covering, commonly made of plaster or fiberglass, applied to support and immobilize a broken bone or injured limb. Furthermore, 'cast' refers to the entire group of actors performing in a play, film, or show. It can also mean an object made by pouring molten metal or other liquid material into a mold to solidify.
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- The fisherman made a long cast into the river in hopes of catching a trout. — Refers to the act of throwing a fishing line.
- She had to wear a cast on her arm for six weeks after breaking it in a fall. — Refers to the medical plaster cast.
- The entire cast of the Broadway musical received a standing ovation for their performance. — Refers to the group of actors.
- The artisan created a beautiful bronze cast of a horse's head. — Refers to an object made from a mold.
A verb with multiple meanings in English, often requiring different specific verbs in Spanish depending on the context. It can mean to throw or direct something with force, often in a specific direction. 'Cast' also refers to causing light, a shadow, or a reflection to appear on a surface. In the context of theater or film, it means to select actors for specific roles. Additionally, it can mean to shed or discard something, such as skin or a ballot, or to form an object by pouring liquid into a mold to solidify.
| past | present_participle |
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| cast | casting |
- He cast his fishing net wide into the sea, hoping for a good catch. — To throw.
- The tall oak tree cast a long shadow across the lawn as the sun began to set. — To cause light/shadow.
- The director decided to cast a relatively unknown actress as the lead character. — To select actors.
- A snake must cast its old skin as it grows. — To shed.
- Every citizen has the right to cast their vote in the upcoming election. — To deposit (a vote).
- They plan to cast the new statue in bronze next month. — To mold.
Describing something that has been formed by pouring molten material into a mold and allowing it to solidify. It can also refer to something that is firm, rigid, or fixed in place, often because it has been molded or set.