iaciō — meaning in English

English meaning

• cast verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
• hurl verb To throw something with great force.
• throw verb To send an object through the air using force from your hand or arm.

Senses

iaciō is used for these senses in English:

• cast To turn (the balance or scale); to overbalance; hence, to make preponderate; to decide.
• hurl (transitive) To throw (something) with force.
• throw To twist two or more filaments of (silk, etc.) so as to form one thread; to twist together, as singles, in a direction contrary to the twist of the singles themselves; sometimes applied to the whole class of operations by which silk is prepared for the weaver.

cast — full definition

1. verb To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
2. verb To choose actors for the roles in a play, film, or show.
3. verb To shape a liquid material, especially molten metal, by pouring it into a mould.
4. noun The group of actors performing in a play, film, or show.
5. noun A rigid support, often plaster, used to hold a broken bone in place while it heals.

hurl — full definition

1. verb To throw something with great force.
2. verb To shout harsh or abusive words at someone.
3. verb To vomit.

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