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

Derived 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Evidence of fine metalworking associated with royal occupation, including a mould used for casting decorative horse harnesses similar to those known from nearby Sutton Hoo were also found during this year's excavations.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

In 1944, he was captured by the Gestapo, but he escaped prison, thanks to his metalworking experience, which taught him how to make keys.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti