Cast

For acronym usages, see CAST (disambiguation).

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, moulting or shedding of hair in most breeds of dog and other mammals
• 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 which is used to help heal broken bones by holding the limb in place
• 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 magic spells
• In falconry, flying two or more falconry birds together
• In computer science, a typecast is a programming language method for changing data types

In music

• Cast (band), an English alternative rock band
• 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 cast, 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

See also

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