die cast

¹ American  

Or die-cast

verb (used with object)

1. to shape or form by die casting.

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die-cast ² American  

[dahy-kast, -kahst] / ˈdaɪˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /

adjective

1. formed by die casting.

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die-cast British  

verb

1. (tr) to shape or form (a metal or plastic object) by introducing molten metal or plastic into a reusable mould, esp under pressure, by gravity, or by centrifugal force

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Other Word Forms

• die-casting noun

Etymology

Origin of die cast¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Origin of die-cast²

First recorded in 1905–10