die cast
or die-cast
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verb (used with object)
to shape or form by die casting.
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Origin of die cast
First recorded in 1905–10
Words nearby die cast
die away, dieback, dieb. alt., dieb. secund., dieb. tert., die cast, die casting, diecious, die-cutting, die down, dièdre
Definition for die cast (2 of 2)
die-cast
[ dahy-kast, -kahst ]
/ ˈdaɪˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /
adjective
formed by die casting.
Origin of die-cast
First recorded in 1905–10
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British Dictionary definitions for die cast
die-cast
verb -casts, -casting or -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
Derived forms of die-cast
die-casting, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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