gunsmith

Meanings

• noun

  A person who designs, builds, repairs, or modifies firearms.

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Synonyms

armorer , armourer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gunsmith
gymnast , bymist , hymnist , trimmer

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Variants

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gunsmith , gunsmithing , gunsmithings , gunsmiths

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Etymology

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From Old French 'goun' meaning 'gun' and 'smith' meaning 'metalworker'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known gunsmith shop was discovered in the city of Nuremberg, Germany, in 1326.

2. The famous American gunsmith, Elmer Keith, is credited with inventing the 'Magnum' cartridge.

3. The term 'gunsmith' can also refer to someone who designs and builds model guns for hobbyists or collectors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blacksmith: Traditionally, blacksmiths and gunsmiths were the same profession, but as firearms became more complex, gunsmiths specialized in their manufacture and repair.

2. Gunsmithing: The process of designing, building, repairing, or modifying firearms.

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Culture

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Gunsmiths have played an essential role in military and civilian life for centuries. They have been depicted in literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', and in films, like 'Tombstone' and 'The Quick and the Dead'. Gunsmiths have also appeared in popular music, including songs by Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.

How to Memorize "gunsmith"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person working on a gun bench, file in hand, carefully shaping a metal part.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gunsmith' with 'craftsman' or 'artisan' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Guns Need Smiths' to remember the meaning of 'gunsmith'.

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