forge
UK: fɔːdʒ | US: fɔːrdʒ
vt. 1. To shape metal by heating and hammering.
vt. 2. To create or produce something, especially through sustained effort.
vt. 3. To counterfeit or falsify (e.g., documents).
n. A furnace or workshop where metal is heated and shaped.
The word "forge" traces back to Latin fabrica, meaning "workshop" or "craftsmanship." It entered English through Old French forgier, retaining its core idea of shaping metal. Over time, it expanded metaphorically to mean creating or counterfeiting, reflecting the dual nature of craftsmanship—both honest labor and deceptive imitation.
Blacksmiths forge horseshoes from red-hot iron.
The two companies forged a partnership to develop new technology.
He was arrested for forging signatures on legal documents.
The artist forged a sculpture from scrap metal.
In medieval times, every village had a forge for toolmaking.