Foundry
ˈfaʊndri
Definitions
A factory or workshop where metal is cast.
ˈfaʊndri
A factory that casts metal
The ancient foundry used methods passed down through generations.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big workshop where they melt down metal and pour it into molds to make all sorts of things, like tools or parts for cars. That's a foundry!
👶 For kids: A place where they melt metal and pour it into shapes!
More Examples
The company invested in new equipment for the foundry.
Workers in the foundry are exposed to high temperatures.
How It's Used
"The foundry produces metal castings for the automotive industry."
"Engineers visited the foundry to inspect the new casting process."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English foundrie, from Old French fonderie, from fondre ('to cast, melt'), from Latin fundere ('to pour, melt').
Historically, foundries played a crucial role in producing weaponry, tools, and decorative items.
Memory tip
Think of a place where you 'found' metal and reshape it.
Word Origin
"To pour, melt"