Forehearth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forehearth is a noun meaning The forward-facing extension or cavity of the hearth of a blast furnace, under the tymp.
Meaning
The forward-facing extension or cavity of the hearth of a blast furnace, under the tymp.
Example Sentences
The lintel of the forehearth of the furnace bears the date 1753.
Word Forms
- forehearths
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forecharge, forehold, fore, foreload, forehatch, forestage.
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