die-cast

See also: diecast

English

Alternative forms

• diecast

Etymology

From die +‎ cast: From using a mold/mould (die) to create a molding/moulding (cast).

Verb

die-cast (third-person singular simple present die-casts, present participle die-casting, simple past and past participle die-cast)

1. To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.

Hyponyms

• gigacast
• megacast

 

Noun

die-cast (plural die-casts)

1. A model or object made by this technique.

Hyponyms

• gigacasting
• megacasting

 

Adjective

die-cast (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to having been cast in a die

Hyponyms

• gigacasted
• megacasted

 

Anagrams

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