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brute de forge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A forging technique to shape metal to its final form by working it through forging only, and leaving that as the finished surface, with only sanding or grinding what is necessary for function.

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Usage: uncountable

Topics: arts, crafts, engineering, hobbies, lifestyle, metallurgy, metalworking, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

Forge texturing, a metal finish, where the finished surface leaves the forge and hammering marks in place without grinding, sanding, polishing it away, except where such activity is necessary.

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Usage: proscribed, uncountable

Topics: arts, crafts, engineering, hobbies, lifestyle, metallurgy, metalworking, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From French brut de forge.