n. 1. The act of shaping metal by hammering or pressing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of counterfeiting. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mach.) A piece of forged work in metal; -- a general name for a piece of hammered iron or steel. [ 1913 Webster ]
There are very few yards in the world at which such forgings could be turned out. London Times. [ 1913 Webster ]