Definition of forge
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
2
: a workshop where wrought iron is produced or where iron is made malleable
forge
verb (1)
forged; forging
Definition of forge (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to form (something, such as metal) by heating and hammering
forged pieces of iron into hooks
b
: to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat
2
: to make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud : counterfeit
forge a document forge a signature
3
: to form or bring into being especially by an expenditure of effort
working to forge party unity The two countries forged a strong alliance.
forge
verb (2)
forged; forging
Definition of forge (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to move forward slowly and steadily
the ship forged ahead through heavy seas
2
: to move with a sudden increase of speed and power
forged into the lead forged ahead in marketing the product
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The first known use of forge was in the 13th century
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