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blacksmith

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who forges and shapes metal, especially iron, using a hammer and an anvil.

    - "The blacksmith shaped the horseshoes for the farmer's horses."
    - "The blacksmith's forge was located near the town square."
  • noun

    A person who makes and repairs tools, weapons, or other objects using metal.

    - "The village blacksmith was known for his skill in repairing farming equipment."
    - "The knight visited the blacksmith to have his sword sharpened before going to war."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈblæk.smɪθ/



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Synonyms

farrier , ironsmith
Rhymes
Words rhyming with blacksmith
smith , pith , hith , dith , mith
Variants
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blacksmith , blacksmithing , blacksmithings , blacksmiths
Etymology
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Old English smith, from smitan ‘to strike’. The term originally referred to a metalworker in general, but came to be applied specifically to one who worked with iron.


Trivia
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  1. Blacksmiths were once an essential part of every community, as they were responsible for making and repairing essential tools and weapons.

  2. The process of forging metal was historically a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, which required a great deal of skill and expertise.

  3. Blacksmiths have been depicted in various forms of art throughout history, including paintings, sculptures, and even poetry.


Related Concepts
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  1. Forging: The process of shaping and working metal by heating it and hammering it into the desired shape.

  2. Anvil: A large, flat, and heavy metal base with a raised surface used to support and shape metal while being hammered.

  3. Hammer: A tool used to shape metal by striking it with a heavy head.


Culture
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Blacksmiths have played a significant role in history, particularly in agricultural and industrial societies. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing strength, creativity, and craftsmanship.

How to Memorize "blacksmith"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, mustached man working at a forge, hammering away at a piece of red-hot metal.
    - Visualize the anvil, the hammer, and the glowing coals of the forge.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the image of a strong, skilled craftsman.
    - Think of the sound of a hammer striking metal.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-Big, A-Awesome, L-Laborer, S-Shaper, M-Metal, I-Ingenious, T-Tinkerer, H-Heat, S-Shape, M-Metalworker, I-Intelligent.


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