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  • adjective Alternative spelling of cast iron.
  • noun Alternative spelling of cast iron.

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Examples

  • Hell's delight was taking place a yard away; Omohundro was on his feet again, clutching his belly-which must have been made of castiron-and retching for breath; the fellow Will was on the floor but had a hold on Spring's ankle, which I thought uncommon game of him, while my other captor had Spring round the neck.

    Isabelle Estelle Bruno 2010

  • The trick is to stirfry the vegetables in a very hot (preferably castiron) pan or wok, and not to salt them until last – I find salt makes them release their juice and makes the whole thing soggy.

    Backdated Bento #63 – Just a quickie « Were rabbits 2007

  • Good thing there are nice castiron grilles on my windows in New Mexico!

    Wolfson Gets His Correction From The Times 2009

  • In the restaurant that I used to go to, the rice was served in hot castiron bowls that had a little oil in the bottom so the rice got crispy.

    Bibimbap! « Were rabbits 2007

  • Now Charles Bukowski -- but you need a castiron liver for that one.

    to answer your questions... 2008

  • There are two anemic towers, one roofed with copper, the other crowned with castiron ferns.

    Babbit 2004

  • This isn't uncommon - it takes castiron nerves to be on a Live team, and on many teams, 12-18 months is about how long you can take the pressure before you go crazy.

    Ultima Online R.I.P. 2004

  • This press is equipped with a steel spindle that turns in a castiron nut.

    5. Selected Equipment 1989

  • Hell's delight was taking place a yard away; Omohundro was on his feet again, clutching his belly-which must have been made of castiron-and retching for breath; the fellow Will was on the floor but had a hold on Spring's ankle, which I thought uncommon game of him, while my other captor had Spring round the neck.

    Flashman And The Redskins Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1982

  • Hell's delight was taking place a yard away; Omohundro was on his feet again, clutching his belly-which must have been made of castiron-and retching for breath; the fellow Will was on the floor but had a hold on Spring's ankle, which I thought uncommon game of him, while my other captor had Spring round the neck.

    Flashman and The Redskins Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1982

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