# blacksmith

/ˈbɫæksˌmɪθ/ (US) · /blˈæksmɪθ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/blacksmith
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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