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• Ein Substantiv, das einen Arbeitsplatz oder Betrieb bezeichnet, an dem Metall erhitzt und geformt wird, meist durch Schmieden oder Pressen, oft verbunden mit Schmiedehandwerk oder industrieller Metallverarbeitung.

A noun referring to a workplace or facility where metal is heated and shaped, typically by hammering or pressing, often associated with blacksmithing or industrial metalworking.

1. Blacksmith's workshopB1formal

   A workshop where metal is heated and hammered into shape, typically containing a furnace and an anvil.

   Schmiede

   • The blacksmith worked tirelessly in his forge.
   • The old forge still has its original bellows and anvil.
   • He learned the trade by working in a forge.

   Synonymesmithy

2. Metalworking furnaceB1formal

   A furnace or hearth used for heating metal to be shaped.

   Schmiedeofen

   • The forge reached extremely high temperatures.
   • They used a gas forge to melt the iron.
   • The metal was placed in the forge until it glowed red.

   Synonymefirefurnacehearth

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie Metall durch Erhitzen und Hämmern geformt wird, sowie das Erschaffen von etwas mit Anstrengung oder das Fälschen von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping metal by heating and hammering, or creating something with effort, or counterfeiting something.

1. B2formal

   To shape metal by heating and hammering it.

   Metall schmieden

   • The blacksmith forged a sword from steel.
   • They forged the iron into a decorative gate.
   • He learned to forge metal at the workshop.

   Synonymebeatfashionformhammermoldshapework

2. B2formal

   To create or develop something strong, such as a relationship or plan.

   Etwas schmieden

   • They forged a strong friendship over the years.
   • The two companies forged a new partnership.
   • She forged a successful career in journalism.

   Synonymebuildconstructcraftcreatedevelopestablishfashionform

   Antonymebreakdestroydissolveruinundermine

3. Fake or counterfeitB2formal

   To make a fraudulent copy of something, such as a signature or document.

   Fälschen

   • He was arrested for forging the signature on the check.
   • They forged the documents to gain access to the building.
   • The painting was forged and sold as an original.

   Synonymecounterfeitfabricatefakefalsify

4. Move forward steadilyC1formal

   To move forward with determination and strength.

   Vorwärtskommen

   • The team forged ahead despite the difficulties.
   • She forged through the crowd to reach the stage.
   • He forged his way through the dense forest.

   Synonymeadvancedrivepress onprogresspush on

   Antonymefalterhaltlagrecederetreatstall