forging
/ˈfɔrdʒɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of forge: shaping metal by heating and hammering.
- They spent the morning forging swords for the festival.
- She learned forging from her grandfather.
- The artist is forging a beautiful iron gate.
- Present participle of forge: creating or developing something strong or lasting, often through effort.
- They are forging a strong friendship through shared experiences.
- The two countries are forging a new peace agreement.
- She is forging a career in medicine.
- Present participle of forge: making a fake copy of something to deceive.
- The criminal is forging passports for illegal immigrants.
- He was caught forging his mother's signature on the permission slip.
- She admitted to forging the document to get the loan.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of shaping metal by heating and hammering.
- Forging requires both skill and patience.
- The museum displayed ancient tools made by forging.
- The blacksmith spent the afternoon forging a new horseshoe.
- The act of making a fake copy of something, such as a signature or document, to deceive.
- He was arrested for forging the company's checks.
- The expert detected the forging of the signature immediately.
- Forging a famous painting is a serious crime.