Cast
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To throw. To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.). To throw forward (a fishing line, net etc.) into the sea. To add up a column of figures; cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures. To calculate the astrological value of (a horoscope, birth etc.). To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction. To plan, intend (to do something). To remove, take off (clothes). To throw down or aside. To throw off (the skin) as a process of growth; to shed the hair or fur of the coat. To give birth to prematurely; to miscarry. To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way. To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.). To assign a role in a play or performance. 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. To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote). To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text. To heave the lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water. To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An act of throwing. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew. The casting procedure. An object made in a mould. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones. The mould used to make cast objects A squint.
Example sentence: I think being very thin has had a lot to do with how I've been cast.
Couch
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An item of furniture for the comfortable seating of more than one person.Bed, resting-place.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lie down; to recline (upon a couch).To phrase in a particular style, to use specific wording.
Example sentence: Therapists need to have a long experience in personal therapy to see what it's like to be on the other side of the couch and see what they find helpful or not helpful.