Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slough | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cast (noun) | slough (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |