forging
Americannoun
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an act or instance of forging.
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something forged; a piece of forged work in metal.
noun
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the process of producing a metal component by hammering
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the act of a forger
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a metal component produced by this process
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the collision of a horse's hind shoe and fore shoe
Etymology
Origin of forging
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; forge 1 + -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing forging
Example Sentences
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Like Bradley, Bass is a pragmatic politician with a long record of forging relationships behind the scenes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
For decades, gaming subsidized artificial intelligence, forging the careers of today’s AI visionaries and providing the scaffolding for major AI breakthroughs.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
In past years, Catherine has addressed themes of forging connections, the healing power of nature and acts of kindness, as well as her work with children and families.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
If state and local districts had a more diverse mix of voters, politicians would have to do a better job of listening to different interest groups and forging common ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Then all listened while Elrond in his clear voice spoke of Sauron and the Rings of Power, and their forging in the Second Age of the world long ago.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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