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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.

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

Vocabulary lists containing forging

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Example Sentences

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While forging a routine path through JFK airport earlier this month, my partner spotted a few not-so-routine sights.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

He remembers forging a childhood bond with one animal in particular.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But after feeling forgotten for most of her career, and forging ahead in spite of it, the idea of going back doesn’t scare her so much.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But Magna and its big Detroit customers are forging ahead with plans to roll back EV investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Being there—having family or friends, forging the human connections that made your life meaningful—was a privilege for others, not for her.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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