Beaten-work.
Much in the tabernacle was to be made of beaten work, Exodus 25:18, Exodus 1:25, Exodus 1:25, in contrast to 'molten,' as idols were often made. The cherubim and the mercy-seat were to be beaten out of one piece, Exodus 37:7: the candlestick also was beaten work of pure gold. Exodus 37:17, Exodus 1:37