swage

/ˈsweɪdʒ/ · noun

Meaning

A tool, used by blacksmiths and other metalworkers, for cold shaping of a metal item.
To bend or shape through use of a swage.
To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve (hunger, emotion, pain etc.).
To pacify or soothe (someone).
To calm down, become less violent (of passion, hunger etc.); to subside, to abate.

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Related words

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