cast

the actors in a play

container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

the distinctive form in which a thing is made

“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”

the visual appearance of something or someone

“the delicate cast of his features”

bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

object formed by a mold

put or send forth

“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”

“The setting sun threw long shadows”

“cast a spell”

“cast a warm light”

deposit

“cast a vote”

“cast a ballot”

select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

“He cast a young woman in the role of Desdemona”

throw forcefully

“They cast the object in the water”

assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

“Who cast this beautiful movie?”

“Sam and Sue cast the movie”

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

“The gypsies roamed the woods”

“roving vagabonds”

“the wandering Jew”

“The cattle roam across the prairie”