blacksmith

noun

black·smith | \ˈblak-ˌsmith

Definition of blacksmith

: a smith who forges iron

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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 For the hundreds of office workers and jockeys and blacksmiths and vets and grooms and track workers, who lost their jobs and didn’t see this coming. — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, "Hazel Park Raceway closure causes ripple: 'You don't do people like this'," 15 Apr. 2018 This 13-acre artists colony houses or has been home to many a printmaker, architect, artist, blacksmith and musician. — Sonja Haller, azcentral, "Ultimate Scottsdale, Arizona, bucket list: Top 25 things to do," 9 Feb. 2015 As soon as James reached the platform a rope was thrown over his head and he was carried about 40 yards to a small locust tree near the blacksmith shop. — Joe Heim, Washington Post, "Sacred ground, now reclaimed: A Charlottesville story," 7 July 2018 His stepfather, Conrad Olson, a blacksmith and toolmaker, taught Mr. Engman metal-working skills that paved the way for his sculpting career. — Bonnie L. Cook, Philly.com, "Robert M. Engman, 91, creator of sculptures great and small," 10 July 2018 Former tenants — including a wagon painter, blacksmith, auto wrecking facility and gas station — left volatile organic compounds in the property’s soil and groundwater. — USA TODAY, "Cozy land deals meant big money for Trump family and friends," 7 June 2018 As for employment, John Edward Kelly worked as a blacksmith at a cooper, making iron bands for barrels. — Philip Bump, BostonGlobe.com, "How John Kelly’s family history compares with the immigrants he wants to keep from entering," 11 May 2018

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