gunsmith

noun

gun·​smith ˈgən-ˌsmith How to pronounce gunsmith (audio)
: one who designs, makes, or repairs small firearms
gunsmithing noun

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There are caveats, of course — America’s gun laws are anything but consistent — but most 3D-printing gunsmiths operate within the letter of the law, carefully walking lines and navigating legal gray areas where applicable. Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 As one of the biggest gunsmiths in the world, Papperger knows a lot about the state of the art in defense. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 Continue to explore Japanese craftsmanship and metalwork with a visit to a gunsmith’s home and the Denshokan Traditional Craft Museum. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025 What keeps a 400-year-old Japanese cloth-maker or a 500-year-old Italian gunsmith alive? Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunsmith

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gunsmith was in 1600

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“Gunsmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunsmith. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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gunsmith

noun
gun·​smith -ˌsmith How to pronounce gunsmith (audio)
: one who makes or repairs firearms
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