cast on

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to form (the first row of stitches) in knitting and weaving

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cast on Idioms  

1. Make the first stitches in knitting, putting them on the needle, as in Once you learn how to cast on, you can use either simple or complicated stitches . [Mid-1800s]

2. Hastily put on clothes, as in He cast on his coat and ran out . This usage is dying out. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Iran have qualified for this summer's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, but doubt has been cast on the nation's participation.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“In my view, we’ll be a winner,” said Dimon, who was wearing a cast on his left hand after having arthritis and bone spurs treated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

The first round of voting is due on Sunday, with a second bout of ballots due to be cast on January 11.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Another photo brightened behind him of Dr. Achebe walking on crutches with a cast on his leg.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste