forging

Everyday

1. Forging means shaping hot metal by heating it in a fire and hammering it: a blacksmith forging a horseshoe. tree →
2. Forging means making a copy of something, like a signature, banknote or document, to trick people — a crime. tree →
3. Forging a friendship or link means building it with effort. tree →
4. Forging ahead means moving forward strongly. tree →

In the lessons

In history and technology, pupils learn about blacksmiths forging iron tools, swords and horseshoes in forges; in science, metals become softer when heated so they can be shaped. In safety and citizenship, forging signatures (like a parent's on a school letter) or money is dishonest and illegal. In stories, heroes forge magic swords. Phrases: forging metal, forging a signature, forging ahead, forging friendships.

Examples

• The blacksmith is forging a horseshoe. tree →
• Forging iron needs a very hot fire. tree →
• Forging your mum's signature on a note is cheating. tree →
• Forging money is a serious crime. tree →
• The two schools are forging a friendship through letters. tree →
• The team is forging ahead with its project. tree →

Note

From «forge»: forged, forging. A «forge» is also the place where a blacksmith works. A «forgery» is a fake copy made to trick people. Do not confuse «forge ahead» with «forget».