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press vs cast

cast vs press

press and cast both are nouns.

press and cast both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
press Yes No Yes No
cast Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cast is a hypernym of press; that is, cast is a word with a broader meaning than press:
  • press: press from a plastic
  • cast: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Other hypernyms of press include mold, mould.
press (noun) cast (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure the act of throwing dice
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids a violent throw
a machine used for printing object formed by a mold
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines the visual appearance of something or someone
a dense crowd of people the actors in a play
the state of demanding notice or attention the distinctive form in which a thing is made
press (verb) cast (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
ask for or request earnestly formulate in a particular style or language
lift weights choose at random
exert pressure or force to or upon throw forcefully
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure to remove
squeeze or press together form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
press and smooth with a heated iron select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby put or send forth
press from a plastic move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
create by pressing deposit
crowd closely assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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