Forging

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The process of shaping metal by heating it and then hammering or pressing it into a desired form.

“The blacksmith specialised in forging decorative ironwork for gates and garden railings.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

forg·ing

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Synonyms

smithinghammeringshapingfabricating

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Wordle

FOR- prefix and ends in -ING, G in the middle distinguishes it from other FOR- words

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points with G at two points adding value alongside the high-value F tile

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Words you can make from Forging

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