English · Word Candidate

forge

/fɔːd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: forges · forging · forged

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.

Noun

Examples

Close to the hump-backed bridge on the lane leading into the Hambleden Valley is a mid-19th-century smithy, its inside walls hung with tools of the blacksmith's trade, though decorative wrought-ironwork is now the main product from its glowing forge.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To shape a metal by heating and hammering.

Verb

Examples

On Mars's armor forged for proof eterne

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To form or create with concerted effort.

Verb

Examples

The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “forge” mean?

A furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.

Is “forge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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