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metalworking

American

[met-l-wur-king] / ˈmɛt lˌwɜr kɪŋ /

noun

the act or technique of making metal objects.

metalworking British

/ ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

the processing of metal to change its shape, size, etc, as by rolling, forging, etc, or by making metal articles

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metalworker

noun

Etymology

Origin of metalworking

First recorded in 1880–85; metal + working

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metalworking

These chemicals are commonly used in industrial processes, including metalworking fluids and the production of PVC and textiles.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2026

The metalworking scenes were shot at a former Westinghouse Turbine plant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

Though an initial damage analysis expressed skepticism, a consensus emerged that Iran’s enrichment and weaponization infrastructure, including centrifuges and uranium metalworking equipment, was destroyed or rendered inoperable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025

He is married with children and enjoys metalworking and woodworking.

From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2024

The room was about the size of the forge back at Camp Half-Blood, with bronze-topped worktables along the walls, and baskets full of ancient metalworking tools.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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