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forges

/ˈfɔːrdʒɪz/ /ˈfɔːrdʒəz/

Meanings
noun
Furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.

Examples :

"The blacksmith's workshop contained several forges used to heat the iron before he shaped it into tools. "
material building industry work machine

Related Words

Illustration hearth

hearth noun

/hɑːθ/ /hɑɹθ/

A brick, stone or cement floor to a fireplace or oven.

"The old farmhouse had a cozy hearth, perfect for warming the feet after a long day of chores. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration workshop

workshop noun

/ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/

A room, especially one which is not particularly large, used for manufacturing or other light industrial work.

"The pottery workshop was small but cozy, perfect for crafting unique bowls and plates. "

Illustration beating

beating verb

/ˈbiːtɪŋ/

To hit; strike

"As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled."

Illustration hammering

hammering verb

/ˈhæmərɪŋ/ /ˈhæmrɪŋ/

To strike repeatedly with a hammer, some other implement, the fist, etc.

"Tony hammered on the door to try to get him to open."

Illustration furnace

furnace noun

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/

An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.

"The pottery studio uses a large furnace to bake their handmade plates. "

Illustration heating

heating verb

/ˈhiːtɪŋ/

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

"The oven is heating the pizza to 400 degrees. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration hammers

hammers noun

/ˈhæmərz/

A tool with a heavy head and a handle used for pounding.

"Bobby used a hammer and nails to fix the two planks together"

Illustration shaping

shaping verb

/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/

To create or make.

"The potter is shaping the clay into a beautiful vase. "

Illustration blacksmith

blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

Illustration working

working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "