forge
forge¹
Definition
forge (fôrj)
noun
- a furnace for heating metal to be wrought
- a place where metal is heated and hammered or wrought into shape; smithy
- a place where wrought iron is made from pig iron or iron ore
Etymology: ME < OFr < L fabrica, workshop, fabric < faber, workman < IE base *dhabh-, to join, fit > daft
transitive verb forged, forg′·ing
- to form or shape (metal) with blows or pressure from a hammer, press, or other machine, usually after heating
- to make (something) by or as by this method; form; shape; produce
- to make (something false) or imitate (something genuine) for purposes of deception or fraud; esp., to counterfeit (a check, signature, etc.)
Etymology: ME forgen < OFr forgier < L fabricare, to make < fabrica
intransitive verb
- to work at a forge
- to commit forgery
forge²
Definition
forge (fôrj)
intransitive verb forged, forg′·ing
- to move forward steadily, as if against difficulties
- to move in a sudden spurt of speed and energy
Etymology: prob. altered < force
forge
Synonyms
forge
v.
forge
Usage Examples
Object
- alliance: In Glencoe, Clan Henderson forged a close alliance with the powerful Clan Donald.
- friendship: Through the group's active social scene, you'd forge strong friendships which could last a lifetime.
- piston: Running in the low-friction plated cylinder is a lightweight forged piston whose low reciprocating weight makes for responsive pick up at all speeds.
- partnership: By forging key partnerships with leading players in its chosen markets, IMP gains valuable insight into each market sector.
- ty: In order to increase volume, whilst maintaining quality, we began forging close ties with other organic farms in the area.
- link: The Center has forged links with the Brewery Arts Center where students perform on a regular basis.
Preposition: as
- result: This double bill presents two of the groups whose work best exemplifies the exciting, creative force that has been forged as a result.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- such: This usually involves the use of stolen or forged identity documents such as a passport or driving license.
Adjective modifier
- old: Go past the reconstructed old forge, and upstairs to a large room.
Adjective complement
- strong: Their perceived local identity provides the opportunity to " break " down local barriers and forge strong working relationships in that local market place.
- close: Our Style We believe in forging close working relationships with our clients.
Modifying Another Word
- ahead: With the US forging ahead Ireland should return to stronger growth in 2004.
- easily: Anything you receive may not have originated from where it says it does, as mail headers are easily forged.
- quickly: Independent since 1991, Croatia has quickly forged its own unique identity, whilst retaining and preserving a rich cultural heritage.
- together: No compromise has been made in its constuction, industrial strength, forged together with italian style.
- already: This course has been selected on the basis of the links already forged between the UKDA and HE.
- soon: A 7 man break formed on the second lap and soon forged a 45 sec gap.
Preposition: in
- fire: Lots of rules were being broken; lots of new styles were being forged in the fires of the post-punk explosion.
Preposition: of
- relationship: Its practice is the forging of sacred relationships within humanity and the environment.
Preposition: with
- plan: We are eager to put this behind us and forge ahead with the plans that we have outlined for Telekom Malaysia's future, he added.
Browse dictionary entries near forge
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