die cast
/ˈdaɪˌkæst/
adjective
- Made by forcing molten metal into a mold under high pressure (used for toys, car parts, etc.).
- The die-cast aluminum frame makes the laptop both light and durable.
- He collects die-cast model cars from the 1960s.
- My favorite toy as a kid was a die-cast fire truck.
noun
- An object made by the die-casting process, especially a miniature model vehicle.
- She added a rare die-cast of a vintage race car to her collection.
- These die-casts are highly detailed and painted by hand.
- The store sells die-casts of classic airplanes and trains.