Foundry
/fˈaʊndri/
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Definition
(noun) A facility that melts metals in special furnaces and pours the molten metal into molds to make products. Foundries are usually specified according to the type of metal dealt with: iron foundry, brass foundry, etc.
Sentence Examples
He works in a foundry.
This type foundry has not existed for almost fifteen years.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers at the ____ poured molten metal into molds to create large industrial parts.