forged

/ˈfȯrjd/

Middle English, from present participle of forgen "to "

adjective

  1. formed by pressing or hammering with or without heat; especially : made into a desired shape by heating and hammering

  2. made falsely especially with intent to deceive

verb

  1. to form (something, such as metal) by heating and hammering

  2. to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat

  3. to make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud : counterfeit

forged pieces of iron into hooks

verb

  1. to move forward slowly and steadily

  2. to move with a sudden increase of speed and power

the ship forged ahead through heavy seas