noun
Uncommon
blacksmith
BLAK-smihth
Blacksmith (noun) means a person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings. Example: “The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses.”
noun
1
A person who forges and shapes iron by heating it and hammering it, traditionally making tools, horseshoes, and fittings.
"The village blacksmith made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses."
"She trained as a blacksmith and now forges custom garden gates."
verb
1
To work at forging and shaping iron.
"He spent his summers blacksmithing at a living-history museum."
How to use blacksmith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is heating and hammering iron into tools, horseshoes, and other metal objects.
Common pairings
village blacksmith
blacksmith's forge
blacksmith shop
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Word forms
- Plural
- blacksmiths
- Third person singular
- blacksmiths
- Past tense
- blacksmithed
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The village _____ made a new set of horseshoes for the farm horses.
Etymology
From "black" (the colour of forged iron) plus "smith," an old word for someone who shapes metal.
Synonyms
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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.
