forging
word · lemma: forge
Definition
Forging means shaping metal by heating and hammering it. It can also mean making a fake copy of something, such as a document or signature.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or technical when referring to metalwork. For illegal copying, often seen in 'forging a signature/document'. Don't confuse with 'forgetting'. The noun forms are 'forging' (process) and 'forgery' (fake thing).
Spanish: forjar - falsificaciónPortuguese (BR): forjamento - falsificaçãoPortuguese (PT): forjamento - falsificaçãoChinese (Simplified): 锻造 - 伪造Chinese (Traditional): 鍛造 - 偽造Hindi: गठन - जालसाज़ीArabic: تشكيل المعادن - تزويرBengali: গড়া - জাল করাRussian: ковка - подделкаJapanese: 鍛造 - 偽造Vietnamese: rèn - làm giảKorean: 단조 - 위조Turkish: dövme - sahtecilikUrdu: گھڑنا - جعل سازیIndonesian: penempaan - pemalsuan
Example Sentences
He is forging a sword in the workshop.
basic
She got arrested for forging a signature.
basic
The blacksmith is forging iron into tools.
basic
He was caught forging documents to get a loan.
natural
They spent hours forging the perfect piece of jewelry.
natural
Rumors spread that someone was forging tickets for the big concert.
natural