cast up
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To wash something onto the shore.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To compute.
Register: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To bring up as a reproach.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cast up” mean?
To wash something onto the shore.
Is “cast up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.