swage
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noun
1.
a tool for bending cold metal to a required shape.
2.
a tool, die, or stamp for giving a particular shape to metal on an anvil, in a stamping press, etc.
3.
verb (used with object)
4.
to bend or shape by means of a swage.
5.
to reduce or taper (an object), as by forging or squeezing.
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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English souage < Middle French
1325–75; Middle English souage < Middle French
Related forms
swag·er, noun
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swage (sweɪdʒ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a shaped tool or die used in forming cold metal by hammering, pressing, etc |
| 2. | a decorative moulding |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to form (metal) with a swage |
| [C19: from French souage, of unknown origin] | |
| 'swager | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
The ferrule is then attached using the corresponding size swage tool.
It is always good practice to probe the well with a swage of the same diameter as the spear prior to inserting the latter.
Connect the other end of the hydraulic hose to the swage tooling.
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