cast vs sling

cast and sling both are nouns.

cast and sling both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cast	Yes	No	Yes	No
sling	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sling is a hyponym of cast; that is, sling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:

cast: throw forcefully
sling: hurl as if with a sling

Other hyponyms of cast include crash, dash, precipitate, catapult, bowl.

cast (noun)	sling (noun)
the act of throwing dice	bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel	a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
a violent throw	a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
object formed by a mold	a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel
bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal	a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice
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)	sling (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	hurl as if with a sling
formulate in a particular style or language	hold or carry in a sling
choose at random	move with a sling
throw forcefully	hang loosely or freely; let swing
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

Difference between cast and sling

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