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Foundry
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Simple meaning
What does Foundry mean?
A place where metal is cast.
Dictionary definition
A workshop or factory where metal is melted and shaped in molds.
Example sentences
Foundry in a sentence
easy
The foundry made metal parts.
medium
Workers poured metal at the foundry.
hard
A foundry uses heat, molds, and careful safety processes to shape metal.
Synonyms
Words like Foundry
metalworksA place where metal is worked or shaped.
metalRelated word that supports the meaning of foundry.
Antonyms
Opposite words
bakeryA place where bread or baked goods are made.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foundry, depending on context.
Word family
Foundry word family
Base word
foundry
noun
foundries
More than one foundry.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does foundry mean?
Foundry means a place where metal is cast.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foundry?
Metalworks is close in meaning to foundry in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foundry?
Bakery contrasts with foundry.
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