Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forja
Noun
/ˈfɔːrdʒə/
Definition
A place where metal is heated and shaped; a workshop where metals are forged.
Examples
- The blacksmith worked tirelessly at the forja, crafting swords and horseshoes.
- In ancient times, a forja was essential for producing metal goods.
- The sound of hammer striking metal echoed through the forja.
Meaning
Forja refers to a forge, which is primarily used in blacksmithing to heat metals until they are malleable enough to be shaped into tools, weapons, or various metal objects.
Synonyms
- forge
- smithy
- blacksmith’s shop