Reforging: meaning, definitions and examples
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reforging
[ rɪˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ ]
metalworking process
Reforging is the process of reshaping or remolding a previously forged metal object by heating it and applying mechanical force. This technique is often used to improve the properties of the metal, repair defects, or create a new shape.
Synonyms
reforming, remolding, reshaping
Examples of usage
- The blacksmith began the reforging of the sword to improve its strength.
- After the battle, reforging the damaged armor became the priority.
- Reforging can turn scrap metal into usable tools again.
Translations
Translations of the word "reforging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reforjamento
🇮🇳 पुनः ढालना
🇩🇪 Umformung
🇮🇩 penempaan kembali
🇺🇦 переплавлення
🇵🇱 przeróbka
🇯🇵 再鍛造
🇫🇷 reforgeage
🇪🇸 reforging
🇹🇷 yeniden şekillendirme
🇰🇷 재형성
🇸🇦 إعادة تشكيل
🇨🇿 přeformování
🇸🇰 preformovanie
🇨🇳 重铸
🇸🇮 predelava
🇮🇸 endurnýting
🇰🇿 қайта құю
🇬🇪 გადამუშავება
🇦🇿 yenidən formalaşdırma
🇲🇽 reformado
Etymology
The term 'reforging' originates from the combination of the prefix 're-', indicating repetition or back, and the verb 'forge', which comes from the Latin 'forgare', meaning to shape or form. The concept of forging dates back thousands of years, predominantly in metallurgy where blacksmiths would heat and shape metals. Reforging specifically refers to the process of reshaping existing forged items to enhance their performance or correct imperfections. Over time, this practice has evolved and remains significant in various industries, including manufacturing and construction, where reclaimed or previously used materials are reprocessed for new purposes.