malleation

Betekenis (Engels)

1. The act or process of beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal; extension by beating.
2. A hammering movement of the hands against the thighs, a form of tic.

Sinonieme

forging

malleate

Etimologie (Engels)

Verwante met Old French: malleation

In summary

Latin malleatio: compare Old French malleation.