26984 words

forged

5 definitions • 9 examples
1
past simple and past participle of
2
to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:

Examples:

a forged passport
a forged signature
A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine.
3
to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:

Examples:

forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.
She forged a new career for herself as a singer.
4
to suddenly and quickly move forward:

Examples:

forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.
She forged through the snow.
5
to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:

Examples:

He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.
A spade with a forged blade is best.

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