noun
die
a tool that gives material a particular shape or pattern
The press pushes the metal into a die to shape it.
Etymology
French dé named a small marked gaming piece. Die extended to a shaped or engraved tool that gives another material a corresponding form or impressed pattern.
More examples
- The factory replaced its worn stamping dies.
- A custom die gave each coin its raised design.
- The worker inspected the die for cracks.
Forms
die · dies