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forging

The correct spelling is forging.

How to pronounce forging

verb

Say it like: For-jin-g

The correct spelling is forging. To shape a metal by heating and hammering. For example: "The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters."

Usage Examples

The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters.

He had to forge his ex-wife's signature.  The jury learned the documents had been forged.

The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
  2. 2.To form or create with concerted effort.
  3. 3.To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.
  4. 4.To make falsely; to produce, as that which is untrue or not genuine; to fabricate.
  5. 5.(often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty.

noun

  1. 1.A component that is forged (shaped by heating and hammering).

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