swage
a tool for bending cold metal to a required shape.
a tool, die, or stamp for giving a particular shape to metal on an anvil, in a stamping press, etc.
to bend or shape by means of a swage.
to reduce or taper (an object), as by forging or squeezing.
Origin of swage
1Other words from swage
- swager, noun
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How to use swage in a sentence
Frequently swaging is practised at once, without the preliminary detail of fullering.
The ends are upset or enlarged in order to leave enough metal to be dressed down flush, by swaging or by flattering.
Decreased in diameter, width or thickness, by forging or swaging.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II | Joshua RoseAn ingot of tungsten is subjected to vigorous swaging until it takes the form of a rod.
Artificial Light | M. LuckieshThe welding of the whole may then be done at one heat, swaging the outside of the collar first.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II | Joshua Rose
British Dictionary definitions for swage
/ (sweɪdʒ) /
a shaped tool or die used in forming cold metal by hammering, pressing, etc
a decorative moulding
(tr) to form (metal) with a swage
Origin of swage
1Derived forms of swage
- swager, noun
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