# forging

Pronunciation: say "FORJ-ing" US /ˈfɔɹd͡ʒɪŋ/, UK /ˈfɔːd͡ʒɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of shaping metal by heating it and hammering it into the desired form.
   - Simple: Shaping metal by heating it until soft and then hammering it into shape.
   - _Forging aligns the metal's internal grain, so forged parts resist stress better than cast ones._
   - _The workshop still relies on hand forging for its custom knives._
3. A component produced by shaping metal through heating and hammering, rather than by casting or machining.
   - Simple: A metal part made by heating the metal and hammering it into shape.
   - _Each forging is inspected for cracks before it leaves the plant._
   - _Aircraft landing gear often uses titanium forgings for their strength._

## Verb

2. Present participle of forge. — present participle and gerund of forge
   - Simple: Present participle of forge. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _The apprentice is forging a horseshoe over the glowing coals._
   - _Workers were forging steel beams late into the night._

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