metalworking

American  

[met-l-wur-king] / ˈmɛt lˌwɜr kɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or technique of making metal objects.

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metalworking British  

/ ˈmɛtəlˌwɜːkɪŋ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• metalworker noun

Etymology

Origin of metalworking

First recorded in 1880–85; metal + working

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

These metalworking cobots are part of a broader trend in robotics: Specialized robots that use sensors to safely navigate human environments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

They were known for their rich cultural heritage and metalworking skills, particularly in the manufacture of elaborate gold jewellery.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2023

And he fostered his grandson’s interest in metalworking and related pursuits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

Meanwhile, the German metalworking and steel industries are equal in productivity to their American counterparts.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond