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I have asked the village blacksmith to forge golden chains to tie our ankles together. I have gathered all the gay ribbons in the world to wind around and around and around and around and around and around again around our two waists.
Harry Crosby

Meaning of "blacksmith" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BLACKSMITH

See black, smith.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BLACKSMITH

blacksmith  [ˈblækˌsmɪθ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLACKSMITH

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Blacksmith is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BLACKSMITH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Blacksmith

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut. Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and religious items, cooking utensils, and weapons. While there are many people who work with metal such as farriers, wheelwrights, and armorers, the blacksmith had a general knowledge of how to make and repair many things, from the most complex of weapons and armor to simple things like nails or lengths of chain.

Definition of blacksmith in the English dictionary

The definition of blacksmith in the dictionary is an artisan who works iron with a furnace, anvil, hammer, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BLACKSMITH


coppersmith
ˈkɒpəˌsmɪθ
goldsmith
ˈɡəʊldˌsmɪθ
gunsmith
ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ
Highsmith
ˈhaɪˌsmɪθ
ironsmith
ˈaɪənˌsmɪθ
jacksmith
ˈdʒækˌsmɪθ
jokesmith
ˈdʒəʊkˌsmɪθ
King-Smith
ˈkɪŋˈsmɪθ
Kingsford-Smith
ˈkɪŋzfədˈsmɪθ
Ladysmith
ˈleɪdɪˌsmɪθ
locksmith
ˈlɒkˌsmɪθ
metalsmith
ˈmɛtəlˌsmɪθ
Naismith
ˈneɪsmɪθ
silversmith
ˈsɪlvəˌsmɪθ
smith
smɪθ
songsmith
ˈsaɒŋˌsmɪθ
tinsmith
ˈtɪnˌsmɪθ
tunesmith
ˈtjuːnˌsmɪθ
whitesmith
ˈwaɪtˌsmɪθ
wordsmith
ˈwɜːdˌsmɪθ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLACKSMITH

blackly
blackmail
blackmailer
Blackmore
blackness
blackout
blackout curtains
blackpoll
Blackpool
Blackshirt
blacksnake
Blackstone
blackstrap
blackstrap molasses
blacktail
blackthorn
blacktop
Blackwall hitch
blackwash
blackwater

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLACKSMITH

all up with
along with
be done with
come up with
could do with
deal with
do away with
Duncan Smith
faith
get away with
Granny Smith
have nothing to do with
have to do with
Hindemith
in line with
in with
keep pace with
to do with
Wayland Smith
with

Synonyms and antonyms of blacksmith in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «blacksmith» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLACKSMITH

Find out the translation of blacksmith to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of blacksmith from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «blacksmith» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铁匠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

herrero
570 millions of speakers

English

blacksmith
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लोहार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حداد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кузнец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ferreiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কামার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

forgeron
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tukang besi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schmied
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かじ屋
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대장장이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Blacksmith
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thợ rèn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொல்லன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोहार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

demirci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fabbro ferraio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kowal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

коваль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fierar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιδεράς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smed
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of blacksmith

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLACKSMITH»

The term «blacksmith» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.428 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLACKSMITH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about blacksmith

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3 QUOTES WITH «BLACKSMITH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word blacksmith.
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Harry Crosby
I have asked the village blacksmith to forge golden chains to tie our ankles together. I have gathered all the gay ribbons in the world to wind around and around and around and around and around and around again around our two waists.
2
Leon Redbone
Other musicians are basically personalities who want to make a name for themselves. All I do is sing old songs in the best way I can. What else is there to know? If you were a blacksmith, what would people need to know about you other than whether you can make a good horseshoe?
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Leland Stanford
The country blacksmith who employs no journeyman is never conscious of any conflict between the capital invested in his anvil, hammer and bellows, and the labor he performs with them, because in fact, there is none.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLACKSMITH»

Discover the use of blacksmith in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to blacksmith and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Complete Modern Blacksmith
An essential volume in any serious craftperson's library, this book covers setting up a smithy (anvil, forge, hammer, tongs, and all), and manufacturing everything from stone-carving chisels to decorative wall hooks.
Alexander G. Weygers, 1997
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The Complete Modern Blacksmith
An essential volume in any serious craftperson's library, this book covers setting up a smithy (anvil, forge, hammer, tongs, and all), and manufacturing everything from stone-carving chisels to decorative wall hooks.
Alexander Weygers, 1997
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Backyard Blacksmith
"The Backyard Blacksmith" shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby (with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques).
LORELEI SIMS, 2009
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Cognition and Tool Use: The Blacksmith at Work
Janet and Charles Keller provide an account of situated learning based on the ethnographic study of blacksmithing.
Charles M. Keller, Janet Dixon Keller, 1996
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The Blacksmith Anointing
Now is the time for you to see with new eyes.
Bruce Heany, 2010
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The Blacksmith
Ages 4 to 8 years.Introduces the tools, activities, and importance of the blacksmith in colonial communities.
Bobbie Kalman, 2002
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Mageborn: The Blacksmith's Son
Mordecai's journey to master magic draws him into an ancient battle for the future of humanity.
Michael G. Manning, 2011
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A Day in the Life of a Colonial Blacksmith
Describes the life of a blacksmith in colonial Maryland, including his daily work, some of the many things he made, and his importance to the town in which he worked.
Kathy Wilmore, 2000
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Genuine Blacksmith
That was the way that I got a lot of my business. It was never easy, but there is one thing that I know for sure. I had five apprentices that I helped get started, and they all turned out to be super blacksmiths. David Wilson
David Wilson, 2012
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The Blacksmith's Craft: A Primer of Tools and Methods
Here is everything you need to know to make and repair your own metal tools, household items, hardware, or farm equipment.
Charles McRaven, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLACKSMITH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term blacksmith is used in the context of the following news items.
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Blacksmith shop to debut
Hammond Museum, 1A N. Main St., will dedicate its new blacksmith shop at 2 p.m. Wednesday.Demonstrations from 1 to 7 p.m. will be by Ken ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
2
Dan Mangan + Blacksmith move in new direction on Club Meds
He credits his band Blacksmith (featuring Gordon Grdina on guitar, Kenton Loewen on drums and John Walsh on bass), with having an ... «Whistler Question, Jul 15»
3
Fort Atkinson blacksmith practices trade in and out of character
Doug Appel, a blacksmith at Fort Atkinson, gives a demonstration to spectators at the fort's Living History Days. Appel also blacksmiths modern ... «Blair Enterprise Publishing, Jul 15»
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Historic blacksmith shop could reopen in July
Work has begun to repair the damage to the historic Ye Olde Blacksmith Shoppe in Somers after a pickup truck smashed through a wall in the ... «Journal Inquirer, Jul 15»
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Traditional blacksmith skills shown at canal lock open day
TRADITIONAL skills still being used to maintain Britain's canal network were on show at an open day on Saturday at the working blacksmith's ... «Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Jul 15»
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PHOTO GALLERY: Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run 2015. Photos by Rick Parker / smokechaserone.com. Images. Previous Next. Blacksmith Fork Freedom Run ... «Cache Valley Daily, Jul 15»
7
Share “Art tools created by blacksmith going on...”
BATH, Maine (AP) — Art tools created by a journalist who gave up his career to become a blacksmith are going on display this month at the ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
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Art tools created by blacksmith going on display in Maine
BATH, Maine — Art tools created by a journalist who gave up his career to become a blacksmith are going on display this month at the Maine ... «SunHerald.com, Jul 15»
9
Danbury blacksmith to appear on History Channel
A self-taught blacksmith with a penchant for medieval history, Vining will compete against three other smiths on the July 20 episode of The ... «Danbury News Times, Jul 15»
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Roger Evans: Blacksmith's forges were the place for hot gossip
It's two or three years now since our late blacksmith's forge was converted to a home. I drive past it most days but it still seems strange to see it ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»

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