Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cast-shade

verb
/kæst ʃeɪd/
Definition
To provide an area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Examples
  • The large tree cast shade over the picnic area.
  • To keep the garden cool, you can cast shade with a tarp.
  • They installed an awning to cast shade on the patio during sunny afternoons.
Meaning
The act of blocking sunlight to create a shaded area.
Synonyms
  • shade
  • shadow
  • cover
  • protection