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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.]
 fondere, gettare, colare
  • To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
 gettare, fare
  • (nautical) To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water.
 scandagliare, sondare
  • To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
 gettare, lanciare, tirare, esprimere, votare
  • To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). [from 13th c.]
 gettare, posare
  • (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.]
 addizionare, sommare
  • (transitive) To assign a role in a play or performance to (an actor).
 affidare, assegnare una parte
  • (astrology) To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). [from 14th c.]
 calcolare, configurare
  • To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). [from 19th c.]
 esprimere, votare
  • (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.]
 gettare, lanciare
  • To throw down or aside. [from 15th c.]
 gettare, lanciare, tirare
  • (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
 ingessare

cast noun

  /kast/ , /kæst/ , /kɑːst/
  • An object made in a mould.
 calco, forma
  • A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
 gesso, ingessatura
  • The mould used to make cast objects.
 calco, stampo
  • The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
 cast

caste noun

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

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.
 casting
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