forging

American  

[fawr-jing, fohr-] / ˈfɔr dʒɪŋ, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. an act or instance of forging.

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

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forging British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of forging

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

Example Sentences

Somaliland’s most daring strategy in forging a workable national existence has been through diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

And therein lies Frank's problem in forging any sort of bond with Spurs fans.

From BBC

He changed Israeli politics by forging a lasting alliance with the traditional Jews chased out of Islamic lands.

From The Wall Street Journal

His expulsion marked only the first of several controversies in which he would find himself embroiled, while also forging a historic career.

From Los Angeles Times

Offshore-wind projects that the administration sought to cancel are forging ahead after favorable court rulings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• construction
• manufacture