English Expression · Intermediate
cold work
to work metal under its recrystallization temperature
Pronunciation: say cold work
Meaning
to work metal under its recrystallization temperature
Example
Engineers often cold work the metal to increase its strength and hardness.
Engineers often cold work the metal to increase its strength and hardness.
Practice tips
- Practice cold work out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.