Word: FORGE
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Definition of FORGE
- Furnace or hearth where metals are heated prior to hammering them into shape.
- Workshop in which metals are shaped by heating and hammering them.
- The act of beating or working iron or steel.
- To shape a metal by heating and hammering.
- To form or create with concerted effort.
"The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters."
- To create a forgery of; to make a counterfeit item of; to copy or imitate unlawfully.
"He had to forge his ex-wife's signature.โ The jury learned the documents had been forged."
- (often as forge ahead) To move forward heavily and slowly (originally as a ship); to advance gradually but steadily; to proceed towards a goal in the face of resistance or difficulty.
"The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush."
- (sometimes as forge ahead) To advance, move or act with an abrupt increase in speed or energy.
"With seconds left in the race, the runner forged into first place."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "forge" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "forge" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FORGE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FORGE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FORGE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FORGE:
- # the forge effect
- # master of forge
- # playing with forge
- # in terms of forge
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