Definition of blacksmith
: a smith who forges iron
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His stepfather, Conrad Olson, a blacksmith and toolmaker, taught Mr. Engman metal-working skills that paved the way for his sculpting career.
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Former tenants — including a wagon painter, blacksmith, auto wrecking facility and gas station — left volatile organic compounds in the property’s soil and groundwater.
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As for employment, John Edward Kelly worked as a blacksmith at a cooper, making iron bands for barrels.
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Owners, trainers, jockey, blacksmiths, veterinarians — the backside of a race track is like a city within a city.
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The blacksmith workshop will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Call 281-343-0218 for reservations.
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After being sent to King’s Landing in a rowboat by Ser Davos back in Season 3, Gendry has been putting his blacksmith skills to work, ironically making swords for the Lannisters—the very people who killed his family.
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The farmhouse and barn are still here, and replicas of a store, blacksmith shop and other structures have been built on the property.
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This is like if Bob Ross had a blacksmith's shop, this would be it.
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Origin and Etymology of blacksmith
from a distinction between black metal (iron) and white metal (tin)
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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined above
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Definition of blacksmith for English Language Learners
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: a person who makes or repairs things made of iron (such as horseshoes)
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Definition of blacksmith for Students
: a person who makes or repairs things made out of iron
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