blacksmith — a person who makes and repairs things made of iron, especially horseshoes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who makes and repairs things made of iron, especially horseshoes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblækˌsmɪθ/
Example Sentences
- The blacksmith's muscles bulged as he hammered the stubborn horseshoe into perfect shape.
- Modern blacksmiths don't just shoe horses - they create fancy gate decorations that cost more than a car!
- The young apprentice dreamed of becoming a master blacksmith like his grandfather.
blacksmith
NOUN[/ˈblækˌsmɪθ/]
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron, especially horseshoes
The blacksmith forged a strong horseshoe with fire and a hammer.
The blacksmith shaped black iron into a shining sword. (BLACK + SMITH → a smith works with black iron)
The blacksmith used a hammer to make strong armor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'black' (referring to the dark iron and coal they worked with) and 'smith' (meaning metalworker or craftsman). The name comes from how blacksmiths were always covered in black soot from their forge work.
Breakdown
black (dark color from soot and iron) + smith (metalworker/craftsman)
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📝Examples
“The blacksmith's muscles bulged as he hammered the stubborn horseshoe into perfect shape.”
“Modern blacksmiths don't just shoe horses - they create fancy gate decorations that cost more than a car!”
“The young apprentice dreamed of becoming a master blacksmith like his grandfather.”
“The hipster blacksmith opened an artisanal workshop where coffee mugs cost $200 each.”
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