Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
drift | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cast (noun) | drift (noun) |
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the act of throwing dice | a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine |
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel | the pervading meaning or tenor |
a violent throw | a general tendency to change (as of opinion) |
object formed by a mold | a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents |
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal | a force that moves something along |
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens | the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane) |
the visual appearance of something or someone | a process of linguistic change over a period of time |
the actors in a play | |
the distinctive form in which a thing is made |
cast (verb) | drift (verb) |
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eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current |
formulate in a particular style or language | be subject to fluctuation |
choose at random | drive slowly and far afield for grazing |
throw forcefully | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment |
to remove | be in motion due to some air or water current |
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold | wander from a direct course or at random |
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet | move in an unhurried fashion |
put or send forth | cause to be carried by a current |
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely |
deposit | vary or move from a fixed point or course |
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors |