foundry

BrE /ˈfaʊndrɪ/ AmE /ˈfaʊndrɪ/

noun en → es

1 FACTORY [singular] B2

a factory where metal is melted and shaped into objects or parts

fundición, horno fundidor

Collocations foundry worker · metal foundry

  • The foundry employs over 500 workers.

    La fundición emplea a más de 500 trabajadores.

2 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

an old building or place where metal was once made and shaped into objects

fundición antigua, horno fundidor histórico

Collocations historic foundry · former foundry site

  • The historic foundry has been converted into a museum.

    La fundición histórica se ha convertido en un museo.