cast

Definitions

• (physical)
• To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
• (dated) To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
• (social)
• To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
• To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
• (archaic) To give birth to (a child) 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.).
• (nautical) 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).
• (computing) To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
• (hunting) Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
• (medicine) To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
• (Wicca) To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
• (media) To broadcast.