die-cast
See also: diecast
English
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Etymology
From die + cast: From using a mold (die) to create a molding (cast).
Verb
die-cast (third-person singular simple present die-casts, present participle die-casting, simple past and past participle die-cast)
- (transitive) To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.
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Noun
- A model or object made by this technique.
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Adjective
- Pertaining to having been cast in a die.