cold-draw

American  

[kohld-draw] / ˈkoʊldˌdrɔ /

verb (used with object)

Metalworking.

cold-drew, cold-drawn, cold-drawing

1. to draw (wire, tubing, etc.) without preheating the metal.

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Etymology

Origin of cold-draw

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

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cold-drawing cold-drawn

For parts requiring stock over 3/8 in. in diameter, the physical properties desired were obtained by quenching and tempering the hot-rolled bars before cold-drawing.

From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)

“Yes; the little beast means cold-drawn biz,” returned my friend.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

In the commercial process, the ground seeds are first pressed at ordinary temperature, which yields "cold-drawn" oil, then the press cake is heated and pressed again, whereby "hot-drawn" oil is obtained.

From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred

Great skill has evidently been exercised in the forming of this by the cold-drawn process, it presenting neither seams nor welds.

From Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc. by Miller, Kempster

But if more depends on the pilot, it is equally true to say that a higher degree of cold-drawn courage is demanded from the observer.

From The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir

The "cold-drawn" Sesamé oil has an agreeable taste, and is considered equal to Olive oil for edible purposes.

From The Chemistry of Food and Nutrition by Duncan, A. W.