English Explanatory Dictionary

blacksmith

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who forges iron.
  2. A person who shoes horses.
  3. A blackish fish of the Pacific coast (Chromis punctipinnis).
verb
  1. To work as a blacksmith.
name
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

Pronunciation

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/ en-us-blacksmith.ogg

Word forms

blacksmith blacksmiths blacksmithing blacksmithed

Etymology

From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).

Synonyms

ironsmith burn-the-wind farrier

Related words

gunsmith
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