die-cast

See also: diecast

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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)

  1. (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

die-cast (plural die-casts)

  1. A model or object made by this technique.

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Adjective

die-cast (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to having been cast in a die.

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