Word
blacksmith
Phoneticsblack·smith, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɫæksˌmɪθ/
UK/blˈæksmɪθ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who makes and repairs things made of iron by hand. They heat the metal in a fire until it is soft and then hit it with a hammer to change its shape.
n. a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut. Often associated with historical or artisanal contexts.
Examples
“The blacksmith hammers the red-hot iron on the anvil.”
“Visitors to the living history museum can watch a blacksmith forge traditional gate hinges over an open fire.”
“While industrial manufacturing replaced most local smithies, the modern blacksmith often finds work creating bespoke architectural pieces or restoring historical ironwork for heritage buildings.”
Examples
simple
“The blacksmith hammers the red-hot iron on the anvil.”
contextual
“Visitors to the living history museum can watch a blacksmith forge traditional gate hinges over an open fire.”
complex
“While industrial manufacturing replaced most local smithies, the modern blacksmith often finds work creating bespoke architectural pieces or restoring historical ironwork for heritage buildings.”
Etymology
From black (color of forged iron) + smith (related to smite).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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