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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

Using a digital design file, printers known as binder jets deposit a liquid binding agent onto a thin layer of sand and gradually build a mold, layer by layer, that can die cast molten alloys.

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 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