Definition of cast noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cast

noun

kɑːst

kæst

actors

1 [countable + singular or plural verb] all the people who act in a play or film/movieThe whole cast performs/perform brilliantly.members of the castan all-star cast (= including many well-known actors)the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others)a cast list

in shaping metal

2 [countable] an object that is made by pouring hot liquid metal, etc. into a mould (= a specially shaped container)3 [countable] a shaped container used to make an object

Synonym

mould

appearance

4 [singular] (British English, formal) the way that a person or thing is or appearsHe has an unusual cast of mind.I disliked the arrogant cast to her mouth.

throw

5 [countable] an act of throwing something, especially a fishing line

on arm/leg

6 [countable] = plaster castHer leg's in a cast.