Definition of Forging

1. Noun. Shaping metal by heating and hammering.

Generic synonyms: Formation, Shaping
Derivative terms: Forge

Definition of Forging

1. n. The act of shaping metal by hammering or pressing.

Definition of Forging

1. Verb. (present participle of forge) ¹

2. Noun. A component that is forged (shaped by heating and hammering). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Forging

1. a forgery [n -S] - See also: forgery

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forging

forgetive
forgetness
forgets
forgettable
forgettably
forgetted
forgetter
forgetters
forgettest
forgetteth
forgettil
forgetting
forgettingly
forgettings
forgettle
forging (current term)
forging ahead
forgings
forgit
forgitty
forgiv'n
forgivable
forgivably
forgive
forgive and forget
forgiveable
forgived
forgiven
forgiven and forgotten
forgiveness

Literary usage of Forging

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1910)
"Punching under power hammers is done similarly, but occupies less time. been formed, it is removed by laying the forging on a die pierced forging, ..."

2. Precedents of Indictments and Pleas: Adapted to the Use Both of the Courts by Francis Wharton (1871)
"Making or engraving, or possession of instrument, for forging notes issued by ... Conviction after passing of act, for forging gold and silver coin, § 1393. ..."

3. The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel by James McIntyre Camp, Charles Blaine Francis (1920)
"SECTION I. HOWARD AXLE WORKS AS AN EXAMPLE OF A forging SHOP. The Plant and Its Equipment: Aside from the forging of armor plate and other articles required ..."

4. A Summary of the Law Relative to Pleading and Evidence in Criminal Cases by John Frederick Archbold (1824)
"forging a marriage license, orao entry of a marriage in the register book, ... forging permits, or the stamp thereon, or making paper with the watermark ..."

5. A Practical Treatise on the Criminal Law: Comprising the Practice, Pleadings by Joseph Chitty, Richard Peters (1819)
"807 for forging indorsement on certificate in name of Duke of Bucking. 807 against bailiff for adding his own name to warrant directed to another ham ..."

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