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cast vs press

press vs cast

cast and press both are nouns.

cast and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hyponym of cast; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:
  • cast: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
  • press: press from a plastic
Other hyponyms of cast include press out, recast, remold, remould, sand cast.
cast (noun) press (noun)
the act of throwing dice the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
a violent throw any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
object formed by a mold a machine used for printing
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the visual appearance of something or someone the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
the actors in a play a dense crowd of people
the distinctive form in which a thing is made the state of demanding notice or attention
cast (verb) press (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth force or impel in an indicated direction
formulate in a particular style or language ask for or request earnestly
choose at random lift weights
throw forcefully exert pressure or force to or upon
to remove place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold squeeze or press together
select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet press and smooth with a heated iron
put or send forth make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment press from a plastic
deposit create by pressing
assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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