die-cast

die cast

noun
to shape or form by die casting.

Origin:
1905–10

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die-cast

[dahy-kast, -kahst]
adjective
formed by die casting.

Origin:
1905–10
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die-cast
 
vb , -casts, -casting, -cast
(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
 
'die-casting
 
n

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