Swage (Noun)
Meaning
A tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The blacksmith used a swage to shape and thicken the end of the metal rod.
- The metalworker carefully placed the rivet in the swage to spread its end and secure it in place.
- A swage is an essential tool in any metalworking shop, used to shape and form metal into various shapes and sizes.
- The engineer designed a custom swage to thicken the ends of the steel bars for the construction project.
- By using a swage, the craftsman was able to create a strong and secure joint between the two metal pieces.