blacksmith

noun

black·smith | \ ˈblak-ˌsmith

Definition of blacksmith

: a smith who forges iron

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For 50 years, each truck top has been welded by hand by a blacksmith. — Michael Stilwell, Popular Mechanics, "Made in the USA: One Awesome Thing Built in Each State," 29 June 2017 But young Ian found him alive and well, working as a blacksmith in the American colonies, and a sneak peek of this Sunday's episode shows him helping Claire collect water from a stream near Fraser's Ridge. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Outlander Sneak Peek: Watch Caitriona Balfe and Duncan Lacroix in New Footage of This Week's Episode," 7 Dec. 2018 The wonderful Duncan Lacroix plays Murtagh, now a crusty old blacksmith who cheats Jamie’s nephew Ian of all their money. — Outlander Fan, Marie Claire, "5 Biggest Takeaways From 'Outlander' Season 4 Episode 5," 3 Dec. 2018 While the Smeg brand has been around since 1948 — founded in Northern Italy by Vittorio Bertazzoni, Sr., who came from a line of blacksmiths — its iconic '50s style refrigerators didn't become a thing until the 1990s. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "5 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Smeg Fridge," 31 July 2018 This 1936 attraction is a place for artists, jewelers, potters, blacksmiths, printers and performers to create their ideas. — Emily Lockwood, azcentral, "Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Spa," 23 Apr. 2018 Brennan’s father, Owen, was a blacksmith who immigrated to New Jersey from Ireland in 1948. — Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, "A Spymaster Steps Out of the Shadows," 27 June 2018 For centuries, extracting teeth fell to tradesfolk like barbers and blacksmiths -- doctors didn't concern themselves with such bloody surgeries. — David Tuller, CNN, "When is dentistry not medicine? When insurance is involved," 28 May 2018 For centuries, extracting teeth fell to tradesfolk like barbers and blacksmiths — doctors didn’t concern themselves with such bloody surgeries. — Washington Post, "When Is Insurance Not Really Insurance? When You Need Pricey Dental Care.," 22 May 2018

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