Meaning of FOUNDRY
Pronunciation: | | 'fawndree
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] factory where metal castings are produced |
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| Synonyms: | | metalworks |
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| See Also: | | armory, armoury, arsenal, bell foundry, factory, iron foundry, manufactory, manufacturing plant, mill | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| 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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