forges

noun

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

verb

make out of components (often in an improvising manner)

make something, usually for a specific function

move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

move ahead steadily

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

make a copy of with the intent to deceive

create by hammering

Roots

fabricaforg- · Latin · workshop, craft

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