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: Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
Mould
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.WA frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.Something that is made in or shaped on a mould.The shape or pattern of a mould.General shape or form.Distinctive character or type.A fixed or restrictive pattern or formSee moulding.A natural substance in the form of a woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi that appears when organic material lies for a long time exposed to (usually warm and moist) air.Loose friable soil, rich in humus and fit for planting.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To shape in or on a mould.To form into a particular shape; to give shape to.To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence; as, a teacher who helps to mould the minds of his studentsTo fit closely by following the contours of.To make a mould of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.To ornament with mouldings.To be shaped in or as if in a mould.
Example sentence: If you cannot mould yourself entirely as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?