metalworking
Definition
- Noun:
- The activity or process of making objects from metal: This refers to the skilled craft, trade, or hobby of shaping, joining, and finishing metal to create functional or decorative items.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He learned the art of metalworking from his grandfather.
- The factory specializes in precision metalworking for the aerospace industry.
- Traditional metalworking techniques like forging are still practiced today.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term "metalworking" is often used attributively to describe tools, shops, or industries related to this craft.
- He bought a new set of metalworking tools.
- The college offers a course in metalworking skills.
Variants and Related Words
- Metalworker (noun): A person who engages in metalworking.
- The metalworker crafted a beautiful iron gate.
- Metalwork (noun): Can refer to the objects produced by metalworking or the craft itself more generally.
- The museum displayed intricate metalwork from the 18th century.
Synonyms
- Smithing: Working with metal, especially blacksmithing.
- Forging: Shaping metal by heating and hammering.
- Fabrication: The action or process of manufacturing or constructing from metal.
Related Phrases
- Metalworking shop: A workshop where metalworking is done.
- The noise from the metalworking shop could be heard down the street.
- Metalworking lathe: A machine tool used for shaping metal.
- He operated the metalworking lathe with great skill.
Noun
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the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
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