forging

American  

[fawr-jing, fohr-] / ˈfɔr dʒɪŋ, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. an act or instance of forging.

2. something forged; a piece of forged work in metal.

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forging British  

/ ˈfɔːdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of producing a metal component by hammering

2. the act of a forger

3. a metal component produced by this process

4. the collision of a horse's hind shoe and fore shoe

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Etymology

Origin of forging

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; forge ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A prolonged stretch of expensive gas could renew U.S. interest in EVs, but companies are forging ahead with plans to roll back EV investments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zhang's rise embodied what millions of his followers aspire towards: someone from a small town who climbs the social ladder by forging their own path.

From BBC

Those included pausing Iranian enrichment of uranium for several years and forging a regional nonaggression pact in return for sanctions relief that could be phased in as Iran frees up the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal

China is forging ahead with plans for its first crewed mission to the Moon by 2030 at the latest.

From Barron's

Rasmussen, who also impressed Danes with his handling of the Greenland stand-off, has already voiced his ambition to take on the task of royal investigator - a key role in forging a governing coalition.

From BBC

Related Words

• construction
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