blacksmith

black-smith · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who makes and repairs things made of iron, especially horseshoes.

  2. 2.

    A craftsperson who works with iron and steel.

Forms

plural: blacksmiths

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blacksmith's forge — The furnace where metal is heated.
  • •
    blacksmith's anvil — The iron block on which metal is shaped.
  • •
    the village blacksmith — Traditional figure in rural life.

Related words

See also: anvil, forge, horseshoe, iron
Synonyms: farrier, metalworker, smith

Etymology

From Middle English blaksmyth, compound of black (referring to the black iron and soot) + smith (worker in metal). The "black" distinguishes from whitesmiths (who work with tin or silver).