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hot-work

American  
[hot-wurk] / ˈhɒtˈwɜrk /

verb (used with object)

  1. to work (metal) at a temperature high enough to permit recrystallization.


hot-work British  

verb

  1. (tr) to shape (metal) when hot

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of hot-work

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Lately, it’s one of my favorite plant-based, post-workout recovery meals.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It even gave extra female-specific advice, including omega-3 for post-workout recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The socialising often continues post-workout, too, with climbers grabbing a coffee or pizza together with many climbing centres having their own cafes.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

A post-workout meal and discussion followed with Servais looking for feedback from the team’s most important player and franchise cornerstone.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024

“Make sure you have a carb beforehand for energy. And then post-workout you want to have a carb to replenish the glycogen your body used and a protein to help with muscle recovery.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2022

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