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swage (swāj)

1. to shape metal by hammering or by adapting it to a die.

2. to fuse, as suture material to the end of a suture needle.

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swage

[swāj]

Etymology: OFr, souage

1  v, to shape metal by hammering or by adapting it to a die.

2  v, to fuse suture material to a needle, especially an eyeless needle.

3  n, a tool or form, often one of a pair, for shaping metal by pressure.

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swage (swāj),

v to shape metal by adapting or hammering it onto a die. Usually completed by forcing a counterdie into position on a die with the metal sheet interposed.

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swage

1. to shape metal by hammering or by adapting it to a die.

2. to fuse, as suture material to the end of a suture needle.