fullering
/ˈfʊlərɪŋ/
noun
- The process of hammering or pressing metal, especially to shape or strengthen it.
- Fullering is an important step in making durable sword blades.
- Proper fullering helps distribute the metal evenly in the tool.
- The blacksmith demonstrated fullering on a red-hot iron bar.
Synonyms
adjective
- Related to the process of hammering or shaping metal.
- The fullering technique requires careful control of the hammer blows.
- He used a fullering tool to create a groove in the metal.
- The fullering hammer has a rounded face for smooth indentations.