Definition
Definition of swaging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
metalworkingTECH. process of shaping metal using a special toolTECH.
- Swaging is used to reduce the diameter of metal rods.
Adjective
metalworkTECH. shaping metal using a swage toolTECH.
- The swaging process requires precision and skill.
Origin of swaging
Old Norse, sveigja (to bend)
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manufacturing
formed by a swaging process
Examples of swaging in a sentence
The shop demonstrated swaging to form the cable end for the sailboat rigging. The swaging technique improved the metal's durability. Swaging tools are essential for this type of metalwork.
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- French:rétreinte, matriçant, ...
- German:Stauchen, gesenkgeformt, ...
- Italian:ricalcatura, sagomatura, ...
- Spanish:embutición, estampado, ...
- Portuguese:calibragem, moldagem, ...
- Chinese:缩口加工, 模锻的, ...
- Japanese:スウェージング, スウェージングの, ...
- Arabic:تَشْكِيل بِالطَّرْق, مُشَكَّل بِالسِّواج, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁקוּעַ, מְעַצֵּב, ...
- Russian:обжатие, ковочный, ...
- Ukrainian:обтискання, обробний, ...
- Hindi:स्वेजिंग, धातु-आकारण, ...
Definition of swage - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
metalworking toolTECH. tool for shaping metal by hammering or pressingTECH.
- The blacksmith used a swage to form the intricate metal designs.
2.
metal featureTECH. groove or impression in a metal objectTECH.
- The swage on the pipe ensured a tight fit with the coupling.
Verb
metalworkingTECH. shape metal by hammering or pressingTECH.
- The blacksmith used a tool to swage the hot iron into shape..
Images of swage
tool for shaping metal by hammering or pressing 
groove or impression in a metal object
Expressions with swage
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tool used to shape metal with a hammer
The blacksmith used a top swage to shape the iron.
block with grooves for cold-working metal
Cold-working was done using the swage block's grooves.
Origin of swage
Old French, souage (a tool for shaping metal)
Examples of swage in a sentence
The artisan's swage was essential for the detailed work. The swage was crucial for the metalwork. Inspect the swage for any defects. He learned to swage metal during his apprenticeship. They used a machine to swage the pipe ends.
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- French:bouterolle, matricer, ...
- German:Presse, Metall formen, ...
- Italian:stampo, forgiare, ...
- Spanish:troquel, dar forma, ...
- Portuguese:ferramenta de forjar, moldar, ...
- Chinese:锻模, 锻压, ...
- Japanese:スウェージ, 金属を成形する, ...
- Arabic:إِزْمِيل تَشْكِيل, شَكَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:סַדַּן הַטְבָּעָה, לְעַצֵּב בְּמַכּוֹת, ...
- Russian:инструмент для формовки металла, формовать металл, ...
- Ukrainian:штамп, кувати, ...
- Hindi:स्वेज, धातु को आकार देना, ...
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