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cast vs molt

molt vs cast

cast and molt both are nouns.

cast and molt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
molt Yes No Yes No
As verbs, molt is a hyponym of cast; that is, molt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:
  • cast: to remove
  • molt: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Other hyponyms of cast include exuviate, moult, shed, slough, abscise, exfoliate, autotomise, autotomize.
cast (noun) molt (noun)
the act of throwing dice periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
a violent throw
object formed by a mold
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the visual appearance of something or someone
the actors in a play
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast (verb) molt (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
formulate in a particular style or language
choose at random
throw forcefully
to remove
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
put or send forth
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
deposit
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
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