forge

//fɔːrdʒ//
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Noun

forgeSingular
forgesPlural
1

A furnace or hearth where metals are heated and shaped by hammering.

The blacksmith heated the iron in the forge.

2

A workshop or factory where metal is worked by heating and hammering.

The blacksmith heated the iron in the forge.

Verb

forgeInfinitive
forgePresent tense
forgedPast tense
forgedPast participle
forgingPresent participle
forgesThird-person singular
1

To shape metal by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it.

The blacksmith forged the iron into a horseshoe.

2

To create or develop something strong or enduring through effort.

The two countries worked hard to forge a lasting peace agreement.

3

To produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of something, especially a document or signature.

He was arrested for forging his boss's signature on the check.

4

To move forward steadily and with determination.

The team forged ahead despite the difficult conditions.