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cast off (from something) [for the crew of a boat or ship] to push away from the dock or pier; to begin the process of navigating a boat or ship. The crew cast off from the dock. It's time to cast off. See also: cast cast off something to get rid of something Shirts and ties were being cast off in favor of informal clothes for business. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of cast off (to unfasten the ropes holding a ship) See also: cast How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The outer envelope might then be cast off as a useless encumbrance; and the second balloon, left free to itself, would not offer the same hold to the currents of air as a half-inflated one must needs present. At once the men of the Emerald City cast off their aprons. With this thing which I have stolen, I will unlock these locks and cast off these chains to-night. |
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