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hot work

/ˈhɑtˌwɜrk/
noun
  1. The process of shaping metal while it is heated.
    • Safety gear is essential during hot-work because of the high heat.
    • Hot-work requires careful temperature control.
    • The workshop specializes in hot-work of aluminum parts.
verb
  1. To shape or form metal by applying heat, usually by forging or rolling.
    • Factories often hot-work large metal beams for construction.
    • The blacksmith learned to hot-work steel into durable tools.
    • You need a furnace to hot-work this type of alloy.
Synonyms
forgeshape