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

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

Upstart cargo airlines are forging what they call a modern silk road, connecting factory hubs in China to population centers across Europe, where Chinese immigrants get paid to store goods in spare rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

A special prosecutor threw a wrench in the process, arresting a government official for allegedly forging documents, and launching a wider investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

An increasing number of “crazy rich” clients are commissioning dozens, or even hundreds, of U.S.-born babies with the goal of “forging an unstoppable family dynasty,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• construction
• manufacture