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

Other definitions 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

How to use die cast in a sentence

The die cast, the several States committed to the side of treason, there was no alternative: fight they must.
Continental Monthly , Vol I, Issue I, January 1862|Various
Thus was the die cast, and both governments at once set about to make extensive preparations for military and naval action.
The History of Cuba, vol. 2|Willis Fletcher Johnson
All bearings are of high-grade babbitt, die cast, and are interchangeable and easily replaced.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag
The great ordeal of winning each other is decided, and the die cast.
The Etiquette of To-day|Edith B. Ordway

In another instant the battle had been fought and won, the die cast.
Beth Norvell|Randall Parrish

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, noun

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