forwarding

American  

[fawr-wer-ding] / ˈfɔr wər dɪŋ /

noun

1. Bookbinding. a stage in which sections of a book are stitched, fitted with a back, pasted, etc., before being placed in the completed cover.

2. Engraving. the process of starting a copper plate by etching and of finishing with a graver.

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forwarding British  

/ ˈfɔːwədɪŋ /

noun

1. all the processes involved in the binding of a book subsequent to cutting and up to the fitting of its cover

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Etymology

Origin of forwarding

First recorded in 1625–35; forward + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The latest row has been triggered by information released in the Epstein files including indications Lord Mandelson accepted money from the US financier, as well as allegedly forwarding him confidential government emails as a minister.

From BBC

NordVPN doesn’t support port forwarding, which limits specific advanced networking setups.

From Salon

He said he has been forwarding brief texts and audio messages from friends and other Iranians to worried relatives in the outside world.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has given his freight forwarding company more stringent guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is also a feeling that rules around forwarding tickets to other supporters is restrictive and stops fans helping each other out if they miss out in the ballot.

From BBC

Related Words

• address
• deliver
• dispatch
• express
• transmit