forging

noun

forg·​ing ˈfȯr-jiŋ How to pronounce forging (audio)
1
: the art or process of forging
2
: a piece of forged work
3

Examples of forging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The era is named for innovative metalworking techniques that swept the region, including the forging of bronze—a durable mixture of copper and tin. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 July 2024 Such a crass introduction has no place at Saman Amel, where building relationships and understanding a client’s broader lifestyle is part of a philosophy based around the forging of a lifelong sartorial exchange. Simon Chilvers, Vogue, 18 June 2024 Forged in Fire Here is a show about metal forging and shaping — craft-making, process, forms. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 23 May 2024 This has eliminated 19 weld joints and saved significantly on the raw material usage per engine: The new process uses 30.2 pounds (13.7 kg) of metal powder, for example, compared to the 1,245 pounds (565 kg) of forgings and sheets needed with the conventional technique. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for forging 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of forging was in the 14th century

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“Forging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forging. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

forging

noun
forg·​ing
ˈfōr-jiŋ,
ˈfȯr-
: a piece of forged work
aluminum forgings
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