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Casts


Cast may refer to:

  • Casting, a process by which a material is introduced into a mould while liquid, and allowed to solidify into a specific shape
  • Casting (performing arts), a pre-production process for selecting a cast of actors and other talent
    • Cast member, (c.1631) a group of performers in a play, movie, or performing arts
  • Orthopedic cast, a protective shell to hold a broken bone in place until it has healed
  • In archaeology, a cavity formed by the decomposition of wood furnishings or human or animal remains, previously covered due to volcanic ash fall
  • The casting of Spell_(paranormal)|magic spells
  • The Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
  • Orthopedic cast, a shell which is used to help heal broken bones by holding the limb in place

In popular culture:

  • Cast (comic)|Cast (comic), a comic series published in the Philippines

In music:

  • Cast (band), an English rock and roll band from the 1990s
  • Cast (Mexican band), a progressive Mexican rock band

Other

  • Cast, Finistère, a commune of the Finistère département, in France
  • Cast (earthworm), mineral-rich organic matter that is excreted by earthworms
  • Urinary casts, tubules found in urine
  • Casting (tails), a process whereby animals can ‘drop’ their tail, which may or may not regenerate
  • Cast (archery), the distance a bow can shoot its arrow
  • Type conversion, a programming language method for changing data types

See also

  • Caste, social division in society
  • Casting (disambiguation)


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