forging

/ˈfɔrdʒɪŋ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.