forging

[fawr-jing, fohr-]

noun

1. an act or instance of forging.

2. something forged; a piece of forged work in metal.

forging

/ ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of producing a metal component by hammering

2. the act of a forger

3. a metal component produced by this process

4. the collision of a horse's hind shoe and fore shoe

Word History and Origins

Origin of forging¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; forge ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

While such an effect is highly unlikely and would probably be a tad disconcerting, Ms Mansfield says polynucleotides are forging the way when it comes to regenerative skincare.

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“All stripped of the possibilities of forging work, adventure and life on Earth,” she writes.

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Instead, Altman’s main product, ChatGPT, is forging ahead with a plan to let the software pretend to be a user’s romantic interest, despite strong evidence that doing so will send “users down mental health spirals.”

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Mariona moved from job to job, eventually forging a career as a TV director.

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The company is forging ahead with its breakup plans.

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Related Words

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