Meaning & use
swaged
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“swaged” is a form of “swage”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbtransitivetechnical
Shaped metal by hammering or pressing it into a mold or die.
Grammar: Transitive; takes an object: 'swage the pipe', 'swaged the metal'.
Patterns
- swage something
- swage metal into shape
- swaged by hand
The worker swaged the end of the pipe to make a tight fit.
They swaged the metal into a curved shape using a heavy press.
The parts were swaged by machine for greater strength.
adjectivebefore a nountechnical
Describing metal that has been shaped by pressure or hammering into a mold.
Grammar: Used before a noun: 'a swaged fitting', 'swaged ends'.
Patterns
- swaged fitting
- swaged end
- swaged cable
The plumber used a swaged fitting to connect the two pipes.
A swaged cable is stronger than one joined with a simple clamp.
The swaged metal had a smooth, even surface.
Word forms
| base form | swage |
|---|---|
| third person singular | swages |
| past tense | swaged |
| past participle | swaged |
| -ing form | swaging |
Common combinations
- swaged fitting
- The mechanic replaced the swaged fitting on the brake line.
- swaged cable
- A swaged cable can carry heavy loads without slipping.
- swaged end
- The swaged end of the rod fits into the socket.
- swaged metal
- The sculpture was made from swaged metal.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
Commonly confused: swaged or swayed? swaged or swaged?
swaged vs swayed
Swayed means moved slowly from side to side or influenced; it sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.
swaged vs swaged
Not to be confused with 'swagged', which is informal for decorated or stylish.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'swaged' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Option A correctly uses 'swaged' to mean shaped by pressure. The other options add unrelated or wrong meanings (melting, dancing, painting) that do not fit the technical sense.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “swaged”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.