forge
forge Lexical Profile
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• verb
To create or establish a strong relationship, agreement, or plan through dedicated effort.
"The two rival companies ultimately forged an alliance to dominate the technology market."
To produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intent to deceive.
"He was arrested after attempting to cash a check with a forged signature."
To shape or form a metal object by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it.
"The blacksmith forged a sturdy iron gate for the estate."
• noun
A workshop where a blacksmith creates or repairs wrought iron and steel objects; a smithy.
"The sound of hammers ringing on anvils echoed constantly from the village forge."
A specially designed hearth or furnace used for heating metal to a high temperature so that it can be hammered into shape.
"The apprentice pumped the bellows to raise the temperature of the forge."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'forge', descending from Latin 'fabrica' (workshop, trade), derived from 'faber' (artisan, smith).
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