# locksmith

/ˈɫɑksˌmɪθ/ (US) · /lˈɒksmɪθ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/locksmith
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a person who makes, repairs, or opens locks. In some places, this word is also used to describe a person who makes or sells illegal gambling machines.

For teachers: a person who installs, repairs, or opens locks and keys. In specific regional or historical contexts, it may refer to an individual who operates or maintains illegal gambling devices.

## Examples

- I called a locksmith to help me get into my locked car.
- The local locksmith provided a duplicate key after the original was lost during the move.
- While the primary role of a locksmith involves securing residential and commercial properties, the term occasionally appears in historical gambling contexts to describe those who maintained illicit gaming equipment.

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