Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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slough | Yes | No | Yes | No |
cast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
slough (noun) | cast (noun) |
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any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) | the act of throwing dice |
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass | the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel |
a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou) | a violent throw |
a hollow filled with mud | object formed by a mold |
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 |
slough (verb) | cast (verb) |
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cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth |
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 |