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• die cast
  die cast

  verb (used with object)

  to shape or form by die casting.
• die-cast
  die-cast

  adjective

  formed by die casting.

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

Example Sentences

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To cope with the repairability issue, Zeekr will be able to change select parts of the larger die cast section in the event of a collision, rather than having to replace the whole thing.

From Reuters ● Apr. 27, 2023

The 1,200-worker plant, Kokomo Casting, is the world’s largest die cast facility, according to Stellantis.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022

Bob DeSchepper of Annawan had three tables filled with a variety of John Deer, Case, McCormick and more, including many smaller 1/64 scale die cast models.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 22, 2017

Built by The Wand Company and making its debut appearance at San Diego Comic-Con this week, the Communicator is constructed from die cast aluminum and comes with a magnetic stand for wireless charging.

From The Verge ● Jul. 7, 2015

The die cast, he stood forth in all his native strength, keeping the friends who did not try to sway him, and becoming a rod of steel where he had been rated as lead.

From The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form by Williams, Henry Llewellyn

“For older kids and collectors, look for dedicated Barbie movie product, an awesome line that includes premium dolls, die-cast vehicles, games, building sets and a hyper-stylish consumer products line,” DiSilvestro said.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023

In June, she reduced the die-cast department of her company to three people from six and decreased the amount of machinery.

From Reuters ● Aug. 21, 2022

The press is die-cast steel, hefty, with two Good Grips handles slipped over the ends of the steel levers.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2022

Now, even better, you’re an adult, and instead of tying up all your money and floor space in plastic tracks and 1:64 scale die-cast metal cars, you can play Hot Wheels: Unleashed.

From The Verge ● Dec. 27, 2021

Its appearance in the Darling Buds of May resulted in die-cast models of the car being "widely available", according to the auction house.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2021