forjar

Definitions of forjar
  1. verb
    make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
    synonyms: formar, fraguar
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    types:
    confeccionar, coser
    create (clothes) with cloth
    type of:
    componer, confeccionar, crear, hacer, preparar
    make by shaping or bringing together constituents
  2. verb
    make something, usually for a specific function
    synonyms: formar, fraguar, moldear
    procesar, trabajar, transformar
    shape, form, or improve a material
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    cincelar, esculpir, grabar, tallar
    form by carving
    golpear
    shape by beating
    amontonar
    form into a rounded elevation
    remodelar
    shape again or shape differently
    fundir, moldear
    form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
    enrollar
    make without a potter's wheel
    esculpir
    create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
    hachar, hachear
    make or shape as with an axe
    esculpir, grabar
    shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
    martillar, martillear
    create by hammering
    type of:
    elaborar, fabricar
    make from scratch
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