die-cast

verb, noun, adj — 3 senses

die-cast

verb

Etymology From die + cast: From using a mold (die) to create a molding (cast).

1

To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.

Hyponyms
gigacast, megacast

die-cast

noun

Etymology From die + cast: From using a mold (die) to create a molding (cast).

1

A model or object made by this technique.

Hyponyms
gigacasting, megacasting

die-cast

adj

Etymology From die + cast: From using a mold (die) to create a molding (cast).

1

Pertaining to having been cast in a die.

Related terms
slush-cast
Hyponyms
gigacasted, megacasted

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