|
|
- pronunciation:
- sweIj
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tool used to bend and shape cold metal.
|
| definition 2: |
a die, stamp, or tool used to bend or shape metal with a hammer.
|
| definition 3: |
a metal block with grooves or holes used to shape metal objects that are difficult to work on an anvil; swage block.
|
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
swages, swaging, swaged |
| definition: |
to bend, shape, or taper (a metal object) by or as if by forging or swaging.
|
| derivation: |
swager (n.) |
|
|