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drop-forge

[drop-fawrj, -fohrj]
–verb (used with object), -forged, -forg⋅ing. Metalworking.
to form in a drop forge.

Origin:
1890–95


drop-forger, noun
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drop·forge   (drŏp'fôrj', -fōrj')   
tr.v.   drop·forged, drop·forg·ing, drop·forg·es
To forge or stamp (a metal) between dies by the force of a falling weight such as a drop hammer.
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