Definitions for Forge
fɔrdʒ, foʊrdʒforge

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. forgenoun

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

2. forge, smithyverb

   a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

3. forge, hammerverb

   create by hammering

   "hammer the silver into a bowl"; "forge a pair of tongues"

4. forge, fake, counterfeitverb

   make a copy of with the intent to deceive

   "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"

5. invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forgeverb

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

   "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

6. forgeverb

   move ahead steadily

   "He forged ahead"

7. forge, spurt, spirtverb

   move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

8. shape, form, work, mold, mould, forgeverb

   make something, usually for a specific function

   "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

9. fashion, forgeverb

   make out of components (often in an improvising manner)

   "She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FORGEnoun

   Etymology: forge, French.

   1. The place where iron is beaten into form. In common language we use forge for large work, and smithy for small; but in books the distinction is not kept.

   Now behold,
   In the quick forge and working-house of thought,
   How London doth pour out her citizens. William Shakespeare, Henry V.

   In other part stood one, who at the forge
   Labouring, two massy clods of iron and brass
   Had melted. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xi.

   Th’ o’er-labour’d Cyclop from his task retires,
   Th’ Æolian forge exhausted of its fires. Alexander Pope, Statius.

   2. Any place where any thing is made or shaped.

   From no other forge hath proceeded a strange conceit, that to serve God with any set form of common prayer is superstitious. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 26.

2. To Forgeverb

   Etymology: forger, old French.

   1. To form by the hammer; to beat into shape.

   The queen of martials, And Mars himself conducted them; both which being forg’d of gold,
   Must needs have golden furniture. George Chapman, Iliad, b. xviii.

   Tyger with tyger, bear with bear you’ll find
   In leagues offensive and defensive join’d;
   But lawless man the anvil dares profane,
   And forge that steel by which a man is slain,
   Which earth at first for plough-shares did afford,
   Nor yet the smith had learn’d to form a sword. Nahum Tate, Juv.

   2. To make by any means.

   He was a kind of nothing, titleless,
   ’Till he had forg’d himself a name i’ th’ fire
   Of burning Rome. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   His heart’s his mouth:
   What his breast forges, that his tongue must vent. William Shakespeare.

   Those few names that the schools forged, and put into the mouths of their scholars, could never yet get admittance into common use, or obtain the licence of publick approbation. John Locke.

   3. To counterfeit; to falsify.

   Were I king,
   I should cut off the nobles for their lands:
   My more having would be as sauce
   To make me hunger more, that I should forge
   Quarrels unjust against the good and loyal,
   Destroying them for wealth. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forge

   A forge is a type of hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace (smithy) where such a hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes easier to shape by forging, or to the point at which work hardening no longer occurs. The metal (known as the "workpiece") is transported to and from the forge using tongs, which are also used to hold the workpiece on the smithy's anvil while the smith works it with a hammer. Sometimes, such as when hardening steel or cooling the work so that it may be handled with bare hands, the workpiece is transported to the slack tub, which rapidly cools the workpiece in a large body of water. However, depending on the metal type, it may require an oil quench or a salt brine instead; many metals require more than plain water hardening. The slack tub also provides water to control the fire in the forge.

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1. forge

   1. As a noun, a forge typically refers to a fireplace or furnace used for heating metals or the workshop where blacksmithing tasks are performed. 2. As a verb, "forge" can mean to shape a metal object by heating it in a fire and then beating or hammering it. 3. In another context, "forge" can also mean to create, develop, or establish something new, such as a relationship, agreement, or understanding. 4. It can also imply moving forward steadily or with determination, as in "forge ahead." 5. In a more negative context, it can mean to produce a false copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art, i.e., forging a painting or forging a signature.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forgenoun

   a place or establishment where iron or other metals are wrought by heating and hammering; especially, a furnace, or a shop with its furnace, etc., where iron is heated and wrought; a smithy

2. Forgenoun

   the works where wrought iron is produced directly from the ore, or where iron is rendered malleable by puddling and shingling; a shingling mill

3. Forgenoun

   the act of beating or working iron or steel; the manufacture of metalic bodies

4. Forgenoun

   to form by heating and hammering; to beat into any particular shape, as a metal

5. Forgenoun

   to form or shape out in any way; to produce; to frame; to invent

6. Forgenoun

   to coin

7. Forgenoun

   to make falsely; to produce, as that which is untrue or not genuine; to fabricate; to counterfeit, as, a signature, or a signed document

8. Forgeverb

   to commit forgery

9. Forgeverb

   to move heavily and slowly, as a ship after the sails are furled; to work one's way, as one ship in outsailing another; -- used especially in the phrase to forge ahead

10. Forgeverb

    to impel forward slowly; as, to forge a ship forward

11. Etymology: [See Forge, v. t., and for sense 2, cf. Forge compel.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forge

   A forge is a hearth used for heating metals, or the workplace where the hearth is located. The forge is used by the smith to heat a piece of metal to a temperature where it becomes easier to shape, or to the point where work hardening no longer occurs. The metal is transported to and from the forge using tongs, which are also used to hold the workpiece on the smithy's anvil while the smith works it with a hammer. Finally the workpiece is transported to the slack tub, which rapidly cools the workpiece in a large body of water. The slack tub also provides water to control the fire in the forge.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forge

   fōrj, n. the workshop of a workman in iron, &c.: a furnace, esp. one in which iron is heated: a smithy: a place where anything is shaped or made.—v.t. to form by heating and hammering: to form: to make falsely: to fabricate: to counterfeit or imitate for purposes of fraud.—v.i. to commit forgery.—ns. Forge′man; Forg′er, one who forges or makes one guilty of forgery; Forg′ery, fraudulently making or altering any writing: that which is forged or counterfeited.—adj. Forg′etive (Shak.), that may forge or produce.—n. Forg′ing, a piece of metal shaped by hammering: act of one who forges: a form of overreaching in which the horse strikes the fore shoe with the toe of the hind one, clicking. [O. Fr. forge—L. fabrica—faber, a workman.]

2. Forge

   fōrj, v.t. to move steadily on (with ahead).

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forge

   A portable forge is to be found in every ship which bears a rated armourer; and it can be used either on board or ashore.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forge

   Every field-battery is provided with a forge. It consists, besides the limber, of a frame-work, on which are fixed the bellows, fire-place, etc. Behind the bellows is placed the coal-box, which has to be removed before the bellows can be put in position. In the limber-box are placed the smith’s tools, horseshoes, nails, and spare parts (iron) of carriages, harness, etc. The weight of the forge equipped for field-service is 3383 pounds for the battery, and 3370 pounds for the reserve. A forge for red-hot shot is a place where the balls are made red-hot before they are fired off. It is built about 5 or 6 feet below the surface of the ground, of strong brick-work, and an iron grate, upon which the balls are laid, with a very large fire under them.

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FORGE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Forge is ranked #39052 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Forge surname appeared 564 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Forge.
   
   56.7% or 320 total occurrences were White.
   40% or 226 total occurrences were Black.
   1.9% or 11 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1% or 6 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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1. • Advance
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   • Make
   • Re-create
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How to pronounce Forge?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Forge in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Forge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Forge in a Sentence

1. Jeb Bush:

   I don't think it's going to happen. I think we ought to focus just as I said on trying to forge consensus so we can move forward, the courts have decided traditional marriage still is a hugely important element of a just, loving society and we should respect people that have long-term loving relationships and allow people to act on their conscience.

2. Aloo Denish Obiero:

   Let our independence roar louder than any oppression. Let our unity forge an unbreakable shield against any tyranny. Let our freedom steer us towards a destiny of equity and justice, peace and prosperity for all.

3. Theresa May:

   Our trade and investment relationship is unrivalled – we are the largest investors in each other's economies and every day a million British people go to work for U.S. companies in the UK and a million Americans go to work for UK companies in the U.S., this week we have an opportunity to deepen this unique trading relationship and begin discussions about how we will forge a strengthened, ambitious and future-proof trade partnership.

4. Chief Executive Gavin Patterson:

   We want to forge an ultrafast future for Britain and stand ready to help government deliver the broadband speeds necessary for every property to enjoy modern day internet services.

5. Naftali Bennett:

   The government that will be formed represents many of Israel's citizens : from Ofra to Tel Aviv, from Rahat to Kiryat Shmona. Precisely here lies the opportunity, our principle is : We will sit together, and we will forge forward on that which we agree -- and there is much we agree on, transport, education and so on -- and what separates us, we will leave to the side.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Forge
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Forge
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forge
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Forge
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Forge
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Forge
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Forge
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html