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One cast as a drifter? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

net

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This clue could be a double definition.

'one cast' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'a drifter?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'as' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Cricket practice area" , "Fish-catching mesh" , "Meshed trap" , "difficulty" , "Clear profit or gain" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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