cold-work

[ kohld-wurk ]

verb (used with object)

1. to work (metal) at a temperature below that at which recrystallization occurs.

cold work

noun

1. the craft of shaping metal without heat

verb

1. to shape (metal) in this way

Other Words From

• cold-working noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cold-work¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It was exceedingly cold work at -20 degrees F. in a sixty-mile wind, both for Webb and his recorder Stillwell.

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When the fortnight's cold work was done, the Stoltzfoos Farm was like nothing seen before on Murna.

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Under Forrest's direction the 9th and 10th were spent in tearing up railroad track encased in snow and sleet, terribly cold work.

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The choir, taken by itself, may be a cold work, but the sublimity of its setting places it beyond criticism.

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Cold work it was too in the early winter mornings to wash him down, groom him and keep the saddlery and accoutrements in order.

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