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cold work

 

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Verb cold work has 1 sense
  1. coldwork, cold work - shape (metal) without heat
    --1 is one way to work, work on, process
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Cold Work

Description:

Cold work refers to the process of shaping, cutting, or manipulating metal or other materials at room temperature or below. It involves deforming the material without the use of heat, often using mechanical force or pressure. Cold work is commonly used in various industries to create precise shapes, improve flexibility, or enhance the surface finish of a workpiece.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The cold work on the steel rod resulted in a highly polished surface.

2. The company specializes in cold work techniques for crafting intricate metal sculptures.

As a Verb:

1. The artisan cold works the glass vase to give it a textured pattern.

2. The jeweler cold worked the gold to achieve the desired design.

As an Adjective:

1. The cold-worked steel wire exhibited enhanced strength and flexibility.

2. The sculpture featured intricate cold work details that added depth to the artwork.

As an Adverb:

1. The metal sheet was cold work rolled to obtain a precise thickness.

2. The technician skillfully shaped the metal brackets, cold working them into the correct form.

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