Forging
(verb)
- To make or shape (something) by heating and hammering metal; to create something by shaping materials through heating, hammering, and other physical processes.
- To create a false document or piece of information in order to deceive others.
Origin:
From the noun "forge" which means a workshop for smiths.
Examples:
- He spent his days forging iron in the blacksmith's shop.
- He was arrested for forging a check.
- They were accused of forging official documents.
- The blacksmith was skilled at forging swords and other weapons.
- The artist was able to create beautiful sculptures by forging metal.