Forge

/fɔːrdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place where metal is shaped by heating and hammering; a blacksmith's workshop.

The forge was filled with the sounds of metal clanging as the blacksmith worked.

A workshop or place where something is made or repaired.

The artist's forge was a creative haven for her sculptures.

verb

To make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it.

The blacksmith forges iron into tools and weapons.

To create or develop something strong, enduring, or successful.

The team worked hard to forge a strong bond among its members.

To produce a fraudulent copy or imitation of something.

He was arrested for trying to forge her signature on the documents.

Old French 'forger', from Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'workshop' or 'craft'.

forge ahead

To proceed with a course of action.

forge a relationship

To develop a bond or connection with someone.

forge a path

To create a new route or way forward.

forging

The process of shaping metal and also forming friendships or alliances.

blacksmith

A person who makes and repairs iron and steel objects.

To create or invent something quickly.

He managed to forge a solution in no time.

To cheat or falsify documents or information.

They found out he had forged the records.