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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cold working

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.88 in modern English

Syllables
cold -work-ing
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The working of a metal (e.g., hammering, forging, rolling, swaging) at low temperatures, such as room temperature rather than furnace temperature; it often serves to strengthen a metal.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

cold roll cold rolling cold work work hardening

Frequently Paired Words

cold roll cold rolling cold work work hardening

Questions

What does cold working mean?
The working of a metal (e.g., hammering, forging, rolling, swaging) at low temperatures, such as room temperature rather than furnace temperature; it often serves to strengthen a metal.

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