Hyphenation of cast

How to hyphenate cast

Because it is a word with a single syllable, cast is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

cast

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of cast

cast is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act of throwing.
noun
An instance of throwing out a fishing line.
noun
Something which has been thrown, dispersed etc.
noun
A small mass of earth "thrown off" or excreted by a worm.
Example: The area near the stream was covered with little bubbly worm casts.
noun
The collective group of actors performing a play or production together. Contrasted with crew.
Example: He’s in the cast of Oliver.
noun
The casting procedure.
Example: The men got into position for the cast, two at the ladle, two with long rods, all with heavy clothing.
noun
An object made in a mould.
Example: The cast would need a great deal of machining to become a recognizable finished part.
noun
A supportive and immobilising device used to help mend broken bones.
Example: The doctor put a cast on the boy’s broken arm.
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The mould used to make cast objects.
Example: A plaster cast was made from his face.
noun
(hawking) The number of hawks (or occasionally other birds) cast off at one time; a pair.
noun
A squint.
noun
Visual appearance.
Example: Her features had a delicate cast to them.
noun
The form of one's thoughts, mind etc.
Example: a cast of mind, a mental tendency.
noun
An animal, especially a horse, that is unable to rise without assistance.
noun
Animal and insect remains which have been regurgitated by a bird.
noun
A group of crabs.
noun
A broadcast.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
(physical) To move, or be moved, away.
verb
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
verb
To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
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(social) To predict, to decide, to plan.
verb
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
verb
To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
verb
To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.
verb
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
verb
To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
verb
To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
verb
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
verb
To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
Example: Casting is generally an indication of bad design.
verb
Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
verb
To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
verb
To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
verb
To broadcast.
Example: The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.