The Open Dictionary

cast off

Related to word: cast

Phrasal Verb

Definition (complete)

  1. In knitting, to finalize your creation using specific stitches.

    • The knitter carefully cast off the creation with a special stitch.

    • After finishing the pattern, she cast off the stitches and removed the work.

    • Learning how to cast off correctly is an essential skill for every knitter.

Definition (depart)

  1. When a boat casts off, it departs from the shore.

    • The crew is ready to cast off at dawn.

    • Under the captain's command, the boat finally cast off from the dock.

    • They watched the boats cast off from the beach.