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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