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forge (1)

forge [ fawrj ]


noun  (plural forg·es)
Definition:
 
1. metal workshop: a workshop where metal is heated and shaped into objects by hammering

2. furnace for heating metal: a furnace used to heat metal to a very high temperature

3. machine for hammering metal: a machine with two tool faces that are brought together to hammer pieces of metal into specific shapes



verb  (past and past participle forged, present participle forg·ing, 3rd person present singular forg·es)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb make illegal copy of something: to make or produce an illegal copy of something so that it looks genuine, usually for financial gain

2. transitive verb establish something with effort: to establish and strive to develop something with great effort
forge a durable relationship with the community

3. transitive verb shape metal: to shape or form metal by heating and hammering it

[13th century. < French forger "make" < Latin fabricare (see fabricate)]

forge·a·bil·i·ty [ fàwrjə bíllətee ] noun
forge·a·ble [ fáwrjəb'l ] adjective
forg·er noun
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