1. the craft or process of shaping, forming, or working with metals

Examples

• He learned metalworking techniques in his high school shop class.
• The museum features an exhibit on traditional metalworking methods.
• Metalworking requires specialized tools and safety equipment.
• She opened a small metalworking business creating custom jewelry.
• The industrial revolution transformed metalworking from handcraft to mass production.
• Modern metalworking includes welding, forging, and machining processes.