Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foundry
noun
/ˈfaʊndri/
Definition
A foundry is a workshop or factory where metal castings are produced by melting metal and pouring it into molds.
Examples
- The foundry produces various components for machinery.
- After the metal was melted, it was poured into the foundry molds.
- The local foundry has been in business for over fifty years.
Meaning
The term ‘foundry’ refers to both the physical place where metal is cast and the industry involved in this process.
Synonyms
- casting plant
- metalworks
- founding works
