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cast (KAST) (verb)
1. To toss, pitch, throw, or fling something: Dave cast stones in an effort to make them skip on the surface of the lake.
2. To assign a theatrical performer to a part in a drama: Flora's sister was cast in the leading role by the director of the play.
2. To assign a theatrical performer to a part in a drama: Flora's sister was cast in the leading role by the director of the play.
cast (KAST) (noun)
1. An object made by pouring metal, clay, etc. into a mold and allowing it to become hard: Kirk and Kristy wanted to create a cast of an ancient clay pot so they poured the clay into the mold and allowed it to dry.
2. A group of actors participating in a play, movie, or theatrical performance: There was a party for the cast after the opening performance.
2. A group of actors participating in a play, movie, or theatrical performance: There was a party for the cast after the opening performance.
caste (KAST) (noun)
A social class, rank, or order: The caste system of India often prevented the lower caste of people from getting an education and better jobs.
Even though Lola's uncle was from the upper caste, he was active in the theater and was often cast in the part of a magician who could cast a ball up into the air and have it turn into a feather.
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(Latin: throw, send, fling, hurl, cast; gush; spurt)
(Latin: pure, cut off, to cut off from, separated)
(Latin: to send, to let go, to cause to go; to throw, to hurl, to cast)
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Cast the first stone (John 8:7)
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Don't cast your pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6)
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