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Shaping :: Shaping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shap.

Core :: Core (n.) The prtion of a mold which shapes the interior of a cylinder, tube, or other hollow casting, or which makes a hole in or through a casting; a part of the mold, made separate from and inserted in it, for shaping some part of the casting, the form of which is not determined by that of the pattern..

Boss :: Boss (n.) A swage or die used for shaping metals.

Transshaping :: Transshaping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Transshap.

Stamp :: Stamp (v. t.) An instrument for cutting out, or shaping, materials, as paper, leather, etc., by a downward pressure..

Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A tool with an indented head for shaping the head of a rivet.

Tubulation :: Tubulation (n.) The act of shaping or making a tube, or of providing with a tube; also, a tube or tubulure; as, the tubulation of a retort..

Chisel :: Chisel (n.) A tool with a cutting edge on one end of a metal blade, used in dressing, shaping, or working in timber, stone, metal, etc.; -- usually driven by a mallet or hammer..

Formation :: Formation (n.) The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping.

Moulding :: Moulding (n.) The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder..

Determinative :: Determinative (a.) Having power to determine; limiting; shaping; directing; conclusive.

Lasting :: Lasting (n.) The act or process of shaping on a last.

Forging :: Forging (n.) The act of shaping metal by hammering or pressing.

Blocking :: Blocking (n.) The act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks..

Edging :: Edging (n.) The operation of shaping or dressing the edge of anything, as of a piece of metal..

Grindstone :: Grindstone (n.) A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects..

Turning :: Turning (n.) Turnery, or the shaping of solid substances into various by means of a lathe and cutting tools..

Swing :: Swing (v. t.) To admit or turn (anything) for the purpose of shaping it; -- said of a lathe; as, the lathe can swing a pulley of 12 inches diameter..

Embouchure :: Embouchure (n.) The shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece; as, a flute player has a good embouchure..

Ferret :: Ferret (n.) The iron used for trying the melted glass to see if is fit to work, and for shaping the rings at the mouths of bottles..

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