English Explanatory Dictionary

die-cast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.
noun
  1. A model or object made by this technique.
adj
  1. Pertaining to having been cast in a die.

Word forms

die-cast die-casts die-casting die-casted diecast

Etymology

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

Related words

slush-cast
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