cold-work
verb (used with object)
to work (metal) at a temperature below that at which recrystallization occurs.
cold-work
American
[kohld-wurk]
/ ˈkoʊldˌwɜrk /
verb (used with object)
cold work
British
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cold-work
First recorded in 1930–35
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The one-room Method Gallery continues its practice of hosting cutting-edge installations with Seattle’s first solo show of work by Morgan Peterson, a glassblower, cold-work and mixed-media artist.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
It was a great place for cold-work labs, but not worth anything for colonization.
From Unwise Child by Randall Garrett
"If you drove a cold work van all day, going from job to job, you'd understand," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
It was wet, cold work; it could even be dangerous.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
It is cold work, however, sitting and watching for the signal to come from the hole, and one cannot help admiring the men’s energy and keenness.
From Peeps at Many Lands: Norway by A. Heaton (Alfred Heaton) Cooper
Isn't it cold work waiting all alone with the diamonds?'
From The Gold of Chickaree by Susan Warner
You were well out of it, not coming, for it was precious cold work waiting about, and no fun after all.”
From Dr. Jolliffe's Boys by Frank Feller
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