Die-cast

adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A model or object made by this technique.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to having been cast in a die. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    formed by forcing molten metal into a die wordnet

Etymology

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

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