forging
forging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, forging is hyphenated as:
Definitions offorging
- To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
- To form or create with concerted effort.
Example: "The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters."
- To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.
Example: "He had to forge his ex-wife's signature. The jury learned the documents had been forged."
- To make falsely; to produce, as that which is untrue or not genuine; to fabricate.
- (often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty.
Example: "The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush."
- (sometimes as forge ahead) To advance, move or act with an abrupt increase in speed or energy.
Example: "With seconds left in the race, the runner forged into first place."
- A component that is forged (shaped by heating and hammering).
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