dash vs cast

dash and cast both are nouns.

dash and cast both are verbs.

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

As verbs, cast is a hypernym of dash; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than dash:

dash: hurl or thrust violently
cast: throw forcefully

Other hypernyms of dash include hurl, hurtle.

dash (noun)	cast (noun)
a quick run	the act of throwing dice
the act of moving with great haste	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
distinctive and stylish elegance	a violent throw
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code	object formed by a mold
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text	bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
a footrace run at top speed	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

dash (verb)	cast (verb)
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
add an enlivening or altering element to	formulate in a particular style or language
hurl or thrust violently	choose at random
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away	throw forcefully
run or move very quickly or hastily	to remove
destroy or break	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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