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forge

/fɔːd͡ʒ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A place where metals or other substances are heated and shaped, typically by hammering.

    - "The blacksmith worked in his forge."
    - "The forge was heated to over 1000 degrees Fahrenheit."
  • verb transitive

    To shape or form something, especially using heat.

    - "The metal was forged into a sword."
    - "The artist forged a masterpiece in her studio."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɔːd͡ʒ/



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  2. /fɔːd͡ʒ/



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  3. /fɔːd͡ʒ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with forge
porge , corge , orge
Variants
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forge , forges , forgeabilities , forgeability , forgeable , forged , forging , drop forger , drop forgers , drop-forge , drop-forged , drop-forges , drop-forging , Valley Forge
Forms
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forges, forging

Etymology
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Old English 'forg' or 'forn' meaning 'smithy, forge'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'forge' comes from the Old English word 'forn' or 'forne', meaning 'smithy'.

  2. The forge was an essential tool in the Iron Age, allowing people to create tools, weapons, and other metal objects.

  3. The process of forging metal was used for thousands of years before the invention of machines.

Related Concepts
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  1. Blacksmith: A person who shapes metal using a forge and hammer.

  2. Forging process: The process of heating and shaping metal using a hammer and anvil or other tools.

Culture
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The forge has been a symbol of creativity, craftsmanship, and industry throughout history. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often representing the power and strength of the human spirit.

How to Memorize "forge"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, hot furnace where metal is heated and shaped using hammers and anvils.
    - Visualize the glowing metal being hammered into shape.
    - Imagine the sound and smell of the forge.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'forge' with the image of a blacksmith working in a hot shop.
    - Think of the word 'forge' as a place where things are shaped and formed.
    - Associate the word 'forge' with the sound of hammering on metal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Hot Hammer Hands' to remember the definition of 'forge'.
    - Create a mental image of a blacksmith working in a hot forge to help remember the word.
    - Use the rhyme 'Porge, corge, forge, a place for the smorge' to help remember the word.

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