forging

v. making a fake copy of something, like a signature or a document, to trick people.

v. the act of producing a fraudulent copy or imitation of a document, signature, or work of art with intent to deceive.

“He was caught forging his father's signature on the permission slip.”

“The investigation revealed that the accountant had been forging bank statements for years to conceal the company's mounting debts.”

v. working hard to build or create something strong, like a friendship or a new path.

v. the metaphorical process of creating or developing something strong, enduring, or successful through steady effort.

“The two countries are forging a new trade agreement to help their economies.”

“After years of competition, the two rival firms are now forging a strategic alliance to dominate the emerging tech market.”

n. the process of heating metal and hitting it with a hammer to change its shape.

n. the industrial or artisanal process of shaping metal using localized compressive forces, typically through heating and hammering.

“The traditional method of forging swords requires great skill and patience.”

“Modern industrial forging allows for the mass production of engine components that are significantly stronger than those produced by casting alone.”

Technical

n. an object, like a tool or a part, that has been made by shaping hot metal.

n. a physical component or part that has been produced through the process of forging.

“The mechanic replaced the broken steel forging in the truck's suspension.”

“Each individual forging must be inspected for structural integrity before it can be used in the assembly of the aircraft wing.”

Technical