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cast vs slough

slough vs cast

cast and slough both are nouns.

cast and slough both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cast Yes No Yes No
slough Yes No Yes No
As verbs, slough is a hyponym of cast; that is, slough is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cast:
  • cast: to remove
  • slough: cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Other hyponyms of cast include exuviate, molt, moult, shed, abscise, exfoliate, autotomise, autotomize.
cast (noun) slough (noun)
the act of throwing dice any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
a violent throw a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
object formed by a mold a hollow filled with mud
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) slough (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
Difference between cast and slough

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