Cast off
/kɑːst ɔːf/B2
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1. To unfasten or release a vessel or vehicle, allowing it to move away.
- The sailors cast off the lines and the ship slowly drifted away from the dock.
- Once everyone was on board, they were ready to cast off for the open sea.
2. To remove or discard something unnecessary or unwanted.
- She decided to cast off her old clothes and donate them to charity.
- The snake cast off its skin in preparation for new growth.
3. In knitting, to finish a piece of work by securing the last row of stitches so they do not unravel.
- After completing the scarf, she carefully cast off the stitches.
- Make sure you know how to cast off before finishing your knitting project.
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