Definitions for forge

Definitions for (noun) forge

Main entry: forge, smithy

Definition: a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering


Main entry: forge

Definition: furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping


Definitions for (verb) forge

Main entry: devise, contrive, excogitate, forge, formulate, invent

Definition: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Usage: excogitate a way to measure the speed of light


Main entry: fake, forge, counterfeit

Definition: make a copy of with the intent to deceive

Usage: he faked the signature; they counterfeited dollar bills; She forged a Green Card


Main entry: forge, fashion

Definition: make out of components (often in an improvising manner)

Usage: She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks


Main entry: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work

Definition: make something, usually for a specific function

Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword


Main entry: forge, hammer

Definition: create by hammering

Usage: hammer the silver into a bowl; forge a pair of tongues


Main entry: spirt, spurt, forge

Definition: move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy


Main entry: forge

Definition: move ahead steadily

Usage: He forged ahead


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