Synonyms for
Forging
Definition
to make or shape metal objects by heating and hammering them
Synonyms & similar words
hammer
excogitate
spurt
mould
work
spirt
counterfeit
devise
fake
mold
fashion
contrive
form
forge
shape
formulate
invent
hammering
shaping
molding
casting
forming
creating
crafting
manufacturing
building
constructing
fashioning
fabricating
producing
making
working
smelting
welding
joining
melding
soldering
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- forging ahead
- forging a path
- forging a signature
- forging documents
- forging relationships
- forging iron
- forging a future
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- The blacksmith was forging a sword out of steel.
- The artist was forging a sculpture out of bronze.
- The carpenter was forging a table out of wood.
- The jeweler was forging a ring out of gold.
- 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.