A Cast

1. An act of throwing.
2. (fishing) An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
3. Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
4. A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
5. The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
6. The casting procedure.
7. An object made in a mould.
8. A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
9. The mould used to make cast objects.
10. (hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
11. A squint.
12. Visual appearance.
13. The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
14. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
15. Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
16. A group of crabs.
17. (Can we verify⁽⁺) this sense?) A broadcast.