Ingot

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡət/

Definitions of ingot

noun a mass of metal, typically a bar or block, that is cast in a convenient shape for storage or transportation

Example Sentences

A1 An ingot is a solid piece of metal shaped like a bar.

A2 The blacksmith used the ingot to create a new sword.

B1 The ingot of gold was carefully stored in the vault.

B2 The ingot of silver was so heavy that it took two people to lift it.

C1 The ingot of platinum was rare and highly valuable.

C2 The ingot of titanium was used in aerospace engineering for its strength and lightness.

Examples of ingot in a Sentence

formal The blacksmith used a mold to shape the molten metal into an ingot.

informal I found a shiny ingot while exploring the old mine.

slang That new car is an absolute ingot!

figurative Her kindness was like a precious ingot, rare and valuable.

Grammatical Forms of ingot

• plural: ingots
• present tense: ingot
• future tense: will ingot
• perfect tense: has ingoted
• continuous tense: is ingoting
• singular: ingot
• positive degree: more ingot
• infinitive: to ingot
• gerund: ingoting
• participle: ingoted

Origin and Evolution of ingot

First Known Use: 1477 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ingot' originated from the Old French word 'lingot' which meant a small metal bar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ingot' has come to specifically refer to a mass of metal, typically a bar or block, that is cast into a convenient shape for storage or further processing.