forge

(fôrj, fōrj)

1. A furnace or hearth where metals are heated or wrought; a smithy.
2. A workshop where pig iron is transformed into wrought iron.

1. a. To form (metal, for example) by heating in a forge and beating or hammering into shape.
   b. To form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press.
2. To give form or shape to, especially by means of careful effort: forge a treaty; forge a close relationship.
3. To fashion or reproduce for fraudulent purposes; counterfeit: forge a signature.

1. To work at a forge or smithy.
2. To make a forgery or counterfeit.

Related Forms:

• forgeˌa·bilˈi·ty noun

• forgeˈa·ble adjective

• forgˈer noun

(fôrj, fōrj)

1. To advance gradually but steadily: forged ahead through throngs of shoppers.
2. To advance with an abrupt increase of speed: forged into first place with seconds to go.