Meaning of cast in English
US /kæst/ UK /kɑːst/
1. throwing something somewhere forcefully
a cast of the dice
2. the actors or performers in a play or a film
an all-star cast
3. a hard protective cover or case for a broken leg or arm; gypsum
I have a cast on my leg.
US /kæst/ UK /kɑːst/
1. throw something somewhere forcefully
He cast his tools on the table.
2. make a light or shadow appear on a surface
The tree cast a shadow on the road.
3. choose a performer for a particular part in a play, film etc.
We cast the parts of Hamlet.