swage

[ sweyj ]

noun
  1. a tool for bending cold metal to a required shape.

  2. a tool, die, or stamp for giving a particular shape to metal on an anvil, in a stamping press, etc.

verb (used with object),swaged, swag·ing.
  1. to bend or shape by means of a swage.

  2. to reduce or taper (an object), as by forging or squeezing.

Origin of swage

1
1325–75; Middle English souage<Middle French

Other words from swage

  • swager, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for swage

swage

/ (sweɪdʒ) /


noun
  1. a shaped tool or die used in forming cold metal by hammering, pressing, etc

  2. a decorative moulding

verb
  1. (tr) to form (metal) with a swage

Origin of swage

1
C19: from French souage, of unknown origin

Derived forms of swage

  • swager, noun

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