pig vs cast

pig and cast both are nouns.

pig and cast both are verbs.

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

As nouns, cast is a hypernym of pig; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than pig:

pig: mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast
cast: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Other hypernyms of pig include mold, mould.

pig (noun)	cast (noun)
domestic swine	the act of throwing dice
a crude block of metal (lead or iron) poured from a smelting furnace	the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
mold consisting of a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast	a violent throw
a person regarded as greedy and pig-like	object formed by a mold
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman	bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
a coarse obnoxious person	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

pig (verb)	cast (verb)
give birth to (piglets)	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
eat greedily	formulate in a particular style or language
live like a pig, in squalor	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

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