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Meaning of FOUNDRY

Pronunciation:  'fawndree

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  factory where metal castings are produced
 
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 Synonyms: metalworks
 
 See Also: armory, armoury, arsenal, bell foundry, factory, iron foundry, manufactory, manufacturing plant, mill

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Found"ry\, n.; pl. {Foundries}. [See {Foundery}.]
1. The act, process, or art of casting metals.
2. The buildings and works for casting metals.
{Foundry ladle}, a vessel for holding molten metal and
   conveying it from cupola to the molds.
 

 

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