Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malleate
Verb
/ˈmæl.i.eɪt/
Definition
To hammer or beat into a thin sheet or shape, usually in reference to metal.
Examples
- The blacksmith began to malleate the heated iron into a sword.
- Artists often malleate aluminum to create intricate sculptures.
- In metallurgy, it is common to malleate metals to improve their properties.
Meaning
The act of shaping a material by hammering it into a desired form.
Synonyms
- Shape
- Forge
- Hammer
- Work
