noun
Uncommon
forging
Forging (noun) means the process of shaping metal by heating and hammering it. Example: “Forging makes the metal stronger than casting does.”
noun
1
The process of shaping metal by heating and hammering it.
"Fabrication has been the method used in the construction of many components that would normally be made from steel castings and forgings."
— , British-Built Austerity 2-10-0 Locomotive (1944)
"Forging makes the metal stronger than casting does."
2
A metal part made through this process.
"The engine used a titanium forging for the crankshaft."
How to use forging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the metalworking technique itself, or the finished metal piece it produces.
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What does “forging” mean?
The word “forging” means the process of shaping metal by heating and hammering it. In plain terms, either the metalworking technique itself, or the finished metal piece it produces.
How do you use “forging” in a sentence?
Here is “forging” used in a sentence: “Forging makes the metal stronger than casting does.”
What part of speech is “forging”?
“Forging” is a noun.
Is “forging” a common word?
“Forging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “forging” have?
“Forging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of shaping metal by heating and hammering it.
