blacksmith
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Definition
A person who makes and repairs things made of iron and steel, such as horseshoes, tools, and gates, by heating the metal and shaping it with a hammer on an anvil.
Usage & Nuances
Historically one of the most important trades in every village. The word comes from 'black' (referring to the dark metal scale on iron) + 'smith' (one who works with metal). A farrier is a specialized blacksmith who shoes horses. Modern blacksmiths often do artistic metalwork.
Example Sentences
The local blacksmith has been forging custom gates and railings for over twenty years.
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She took a blacksmith workshop and learned how to forge her own knife.
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The blacksmith wiped the sweat from his brow and plunged the glowing blade into water.
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The blacksmith made a new horseshoe for the horse.
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In the old days, every village had a blacksmith.
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The blacksmith uses a hammer and an anvil to shape metal.
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