cast steel

noun

1. any of various steels cast in molds to form objects.

cast steel

noun

1. steel containing varying amounts of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, and sulphur that is cast into shape rather than wrought

Other Words From

• cast-steel adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cast steel¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

Mike was killed by a $20, four-pound piece of cast steel exploding at his feet while the most scientifically accomplished country on Earth was preparing to rocket a man to the moon.

From Washington Post

The final piece of the MP-18 line, the MP-18 FLI HI, mixes a bendable X-30 cast steel body framing a high-strength HT1770 steel face insert.

From Golf Digest

And some customers who need costly precision-cut or cast steel want a close-by supplier in case they have to return a part for adjustments.

From Economist

A cast steel disk is turned in the lathe to the required form and outline.

From Project Gutenberg

Straight-edges are sometimes made of cast steel and trued on both edges.

From Project Gutenberg