blacksmith
1 synonym for blacksmith, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blacksmith
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
village blacksmith
blacksmith's forge
blacksmith shop
Etymology
From "black" (the colour of forged iron) plus "smith," an old word for someone who shapes metal.
Full origin of blacksmith →Frequently asked questions
What does “blacksmith” mean?
The word “blacksmith” means a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings. In plain terms, someone whose job is heating and hammering iron into tools, horseshoes, and other metal objects.
How do you pronounce “blacksmith”?
“Blacksmith” is pronounced BLAK-smihth (/ˈblæk.smɪθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “blacksmith” in a sentence?
Here is “blacksmith” used in a sentence: “The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses.”
What part of speech is “blacksmith”?
Depending on how it is used, “blacksmith” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “blacksmith” a common word?
“Blacksmith” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “blacksmith” have?
“Blacksmith” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings.
