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cast verb /kast/ , /kæst/ , /kɑːst/
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. [from 15th c.]	fondre, couler
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment). (Wicca) To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.	jeter
To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.	jeter, voter
(dated, _, except in, _, accounting) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. [from 14th c.]	additionner, sommer
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]	diriger, jeter
(nautical) To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round. [from 18th c.]	lancer, retyper, transtyper
(of an animal) To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. [from 15th c.]	muer
(medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.	plâtrer
(nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.	sonder
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). [from 19th c.]	voter

cast noun /kast/ , /kæst/ , /kɑːst/
The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.	distribution
An object made in a mould.	moulage
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.	plâtre
Visual appearance.	forme
An act of throwing.	jet
The mould used to make cast objects.	moule
A squint.	strabisme

caste noun /kast/ , /kæst/ , /kɑːst/
Any of the hereditary social classes and subclasses of South Asian societies or similar found historically in other cultures.	caste

casting noun /ˈkastɪŋ/ , /ˈkæstɪŋ/ , /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ , /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/
The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc. (hunting) Of hounds, the act of spreading out and searching for a scent.	audition, casting
A manufacturing process using a mold.	moulage
(countable) An object made in a mold.	moulage, pièce, pièce moulée
The regurgitation of fur, feathers, and other undigestible material by hawks, to clean and empty their crops.[W]	pelote de réjection, réjection
The excreta of an earthworm or similar creature.	turricule

cast off: abandonner, fermer, rabattre, larguer les amarres
cast iron: fonte
the die is cast: le sort en est jeté, alea jacta est, les dés sont jetés, les jeux sont faits, advienne que pourra
cast out: chasser, expulser
cast aspersions: calomnier, dire du mal
cast pearls before swine: jeter des perles aux pourceaux, donner de la confiture à des cochons
cast one's vote: voter
cast the first stone: jeter la pierre
cast out nines: preuve par neuf

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