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Definition of blacksmith
: a smith who forges iron
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The arrival of the automobile ushered out horses, reducing the need for blacksmiths and stable hands.
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Professions set to speak to area youth about career choices include teacher, firefighter, police officer, pastry chef, blacksmith, nurse, and software programmer.
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His father was a blacksmith and mechanic who struggled to find work.
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The blacksmith worked with iron and created utilitarian items for the house and barn.
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Old Sturbridge Village's tinners, blacksmiths and shoemakers will be at work, the gristmill and sawmill will be running and all dads get in free at on Sunday, June 18.
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World War I troops gave tips on bayonet thrusts, and a company of infantry in War of 1812 gear bivouacked not far from a blacksmith and an impressive array of medieval swords.
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Bartholomew, for example, was a Temecula mechanic; James the Great, the blacksmith; Judas, the real-estate agent; John, Conibear himself.
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Brimming with history, the park commemorates the early days of San Diego and includes many historic buildings such as a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, San Diego’s first newspaper office and a stable with a carriage collection.
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Origin and Etymology of blacksmith
from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)
BLACKSMITH Defined for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes or repairs things made of iron (such as horseshoes)
BLACKSMITH Defined for Kids
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: a person who makes or repairs things made out of iron
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See words that rhyme with blacksmith Spanish Central: Translation of blacksmith Nglish: Translation of blacksmith for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about blacksmith
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