IELTS Anvil

cast

CEFR: B2

To project or direct a beam of optical light, shadow, or visual glance onto a distant surface; or to shape molten metal in a preformed mold.

Synonyms

project
shed
emit

Common Collocations

cast light on
cast doubt upon
cast a shadow

Example Sentence

Parabolic headlamp reflectors cast a concentrated optical beam several hundred meters along the railway track.

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