sand-cast; sand-casting

transitive verb

: to make (a casting) by pouring metal in a sand mold

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The parties worked together over the course of nine months to adapt Ford's state-of-the-art sand-casting techniques to Sharrow's propeller designs. — New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026 Yet there’s also a balance, as several of the materials incorporated into the interior design are consistent with other Aritzia flagships, such as the sand-cast brick, mosaic floor with marble accents, the oak paneling, and the vintage tables for display. — David Moin, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sand-cast was in 1928

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“Sand-cast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sand-cast. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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