metalworking

noun
UK: /ˈmetlˌwɜːkɪŋ/
US: /ˈmetlˌwɜːrkɪŋ/

  1. The activity or skill of shaping metal objects.

    1. Metalworking is used to make tools and other useful things.
    2. The factory specializes in precision metalworking for the aerospace industry.

  2. The process of working with metals to create various parts or structures.

    1. He learned metalworking at a local community college.
    2. Modern metalworking uses advanced techniques and automated machinery for efficiency.

Synonyms

metalcraft
metalworking adjective

  1. Relating to the shaping or forming of metal.

    1. This is a metalworking shop with many tools.
    2. The metalworking industry is essential for many manufacturing sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "metalworking" in English means: The activity or skill of shaping metal objects., The process of working with metals to create various parts or structures..

The phonetic transcription of "metalworking" is /ˈmetlˌwɜːkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmetlˌwɜːrkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "metalworking": metalcraft.

Example usage of "metalworking": "Metalworking is used to make tools and other useful things.". More examples on the page.