Definition of Die-cast

1. Adjective. Formed by forcing molten metal into a die. "A die-cast seal"

Similar to: Formed

Definition of Die-cast

1. Verb. To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens. ¹

2. Noun. A model or object made by this technique. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Die-cast

didya
didym
didym-
didymalgia
didymium
didymiums
didymo
didymosphenia geminata
didymous
didymus
didynamia
didynamies
didynamous
didynamy
die
die-cast (current term)
die-hard
die-hard(a)
die-off
die-offs
die-sinker
die away
die back
die down
die hard
die in the arse
die off
die on the vine
die out

Literary usage of Die-cast

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transactions of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and (1919)
"Army truck, tank, and airplane die-cast parts include parts of ignition system, ... Submersible bombs, some designs contained as many as 10 die-cast parts. ..."

2. The Adventures of a Roving Diplomatist by Henry Wikoff (1857)
"THE DIE CAST. That the leading statesmen of France should have "known nothing of the character or intellect of the Prince Louis Napoleon prior to his advent ..."

3. The Horseless Age (1909)
"Franklin Die Cast Bearings. metal is subjected in pouring. These bushings have been used on one well known make of cars for the past six years, ..."

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