The texture of a surface that has many bumps.

ETYM Cf. Icel., Dan., and Swed. kast.
(Homonym: cast).
1. Object formed by a mold; SYN. casting.
2. The act of throwing dice; SYN. roll.
3. The distinctive form in which a thing is made; SYN. mold, stamp.

1. The act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel; SYN. cast.
2. The choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie.

The act of flinging.

ETYM Old Eng. pich, as. pic, Latin pix.
1. Any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue; SYN. tar.
2. The action or manner of throwing something.
3. The throwing of a baseball by a pitcher to a batter; SYN. delivery.
4. The property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration.
5. Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; SYN. rake, slant.
6. A high approach shot in golf; SYN. pitch shot.
7. (British) A vendor's position (especially on the sidewalk).
8. An all-fours card game in which the first card led is a trump; SYN. auction pitch.

(Homonym: throe).
1. The act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist).
2. The distance that something can be thrown.
3. The throwing of an object in order to determine an outcome randomly.
4. The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam; SYN. stroke, cam stroke.
5. A lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something.
6. (Informal) A single chance or instance.

1. The act or process of one who, or that which, warps.
2. The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for a weaver.

1. The act of catching an object with the hands; SYN. grab, snatch, snap.
2. The quantity that was caught; SYN. haul.
3. A fastener that fastens or locks a door or window.
4. A hidden drawback
5. A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect; SYN. match.
6. A restraint that checks the motion of something; SYN. stop.
7. Anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching)
8. A cooperative game in which a ball is passed back and forth
9. A break or check in the voice (usually a sign of strong emotion).

Imprisonment, confinement, detention