Definitions

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  • verb To make an object by pouring a liquid or molten material into a reusable mold or die in which the material hardens.
  • noun A model or object made by this technique.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective formed by forcing molten metal into a die

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Examples

  • Within moments, dozens of Chinese, nearly all young women, had come out to form a circle around her companion on the mission, Wang Lei, who works at a zinc die-cast company in neighboring Ishinomaki.

    Rescue by Bus: China Sends for Its Own Daisuke Wakabayashi 2011

  • A die-cast model of a sedan character that's been crushed?

    Guardian of a Valuable Franchise Tries to Keep 'Cars' on High Road Michelle Kung 2011

  • As well as books, Ian Allan has railway models from companies such as Bachmann and Hornby, die-cast models, plastic kits from Tamiya and Airfix, and all the paints and glue needed to build them.

    Independent bookshops in Central England 2011

  • The 3. 6-liter V-6 engine is an all-new design featuring double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block in a 60-degree configuration.

    Grande Ii | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • A die-cast model of a sedan character that's been crushed?

    Guardian of a Valuable Franchise Tries to Keep 'Cars' on High Road Michelle Kung 2011

  • This goes beyond the books to include a large number of die-cast models and artworks depicting all manner of exciting machines.

    Independent bookshops in north-west England 2011

  • They are often made from die-cast metal and plastic and some even are outfitted with special effects.

    Next Trek | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • Made up of a structure with an aluminum frame, faced with lacquered glass on both sides, it is further marked by a lavishly sized handle especially produced from pressure die-cast metal alloy and provided with a front trim of lacquered glass in the same colour as the leaf.

    Modern Front Door Storage 2009

  • Facing weak domestic demand for toys and infant products due to a falloff in the Japan's birthrate and a sluggish economy, Tomy, which produces such toys as "Plarail" railway train sets and "Tomica" die-cast cars, is aiming to expand its global reach.

    Tomy Buys Toy Train Line Hiroyuki Kachi 2011

  • Industry analysts said Hit's brands, from Thomas & Friends to Bob the Builder, and its production capabilities, make for a good fit with Mattel, which already has the license for plastic and die-cast Thomas trains.

    Mattel Chugs Toward a Deal for Thomas & Friends Dana Cimilluca 2011

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