Synonyms for

Forging

Verb / ˈfɔ:rdʒɪŋ / Another word for forging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make or shape metal objects by heating and hammering them

Synonyms & similar words

spurt formulate counterfeit work mold forge excogitate shape contrive devise invent form fashion spirt mould hammer fake hammering shaping molding casting forming creating crafting manufacturing building constructing fashioning fabricating producing making working smelting welding joining melding soldering

Synonyms by register

Formal

fabricating counterfeiting manufacturing producing

Informal

making faking cooking up whipping up

Literary

crafting shaping molding

Antonyms

destroying breaking ending ceasing stopping undoing

Common collocations

  • forging ahead
  • forging a path
  • forging a signature
  • forging documents
  • forging relationships
  • forging iron
  • forging a future

Word family

noun forgery
verb forge
adjective forged

Usage note

The word 'forging' can refer to both the act of creating something new (often with effort) and the act of illegally imitating something. Context is crucial for understanding the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The blacksmith was forging a sword out of steel.
  2. The artist was forging a sculpture out of bronze.
  3. The carpenter was forging a table out of wood.
  4. The jeweler was forging a ring out of gold.
  5. The chef was forging a knife out of stainless steel.

Quotes

  • Forging is one of the oldest metalworking processes known to man.
  • The art of forging requires skill, patience, and attention to detail.
  • Forging is a process that involves heating metal to a high temperature and then hammering it into shape.

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