Cast

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For acronym usages, see CAST (disambiguation).

Cast may refer to:

Casting, a process by which a material is introduced into a mould while liquid, and allowed to solidify into a specific shape
Casting, moulting or shedding of hair in most breeds of dog and other mammals
Casting (performing arts), a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors and other talent
- Cast member, (c.1631) a group of performers in a play, movie, or performing arts
Orthopedic cast, a protective shell which is used to help heal broken bones by holding the limb in place
In archaeology, a cavity formed by the decomposition of wood furnishings or human or animal remains, previously covered due to volcanic ash fall
The casting of magic spells
In falconry, flying two or more falconry birds together

Cast, Finistère, a commune of the Finistère département, in France
Cast (earthworm), mineral-rich organic matter that is excreted by earthworms
Urinary cast, tubules found in urine
Casting (tails), a process whereby animals can 'drop' their tail, which may or may not regenerate
Cast (archery), the distance a bow can shoot its arrow
Cast (hunting), where a huntsman encourages his hounds to spread out and search for the quarry or the line of the quarry.

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	Bible	Casting	Cast a Clout	Mould Used To Make Cast
	Horse	Figures	Plaster Cast	Features Had a Delicate Cast
	Cast	Cast Iron	Shakespeare	Cast People Performing a Movie