Casting
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act or process of selecting actors, singers, dancers, models, etc. A manufacturing process using a mold. The regurgitation of fur, feathers, and other undigestible material by hawks, to clean and empty their crops. The excreta of an earthworm or similar creature.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: (physical) To move, or be moved, away.
Example sentence: In the '70s, with movies like 'Little Big Man,' westerns began to have a little different flavor, and I think casting people and filmmakers began to realize, 'Hey, maybe we can get a little more authentic in terms of who we cast here.' That kind of opened up the gates.
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 objectsA squint.
Example sentence: In this world, full often, our joys are only the tender shadows which our sorrows cast.