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smiths

/smɪθs/

Meanings
noun
A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

Examples :

"The smiths in the village spent the day forging new horseshoes and repairing farm equipment. "
material job industry person work utensil

Related Words

Illustration horseshoes

horseshoes noun

/ˈhɔːrsʃuːz/ /ˈhɔːrʃʃuːz/

The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.

"The blacksmith nailed the horseshoes onto the horse's hooves. "

Illustration craftsperson

craftsperson noun

/ˈkɹɑːftspɜːsən/ /ˈkɹæftspɝsən/

Someone who is highly skilled at their trade; an artificer.

"The craftsperson meticulously carved the wooden toy, paying close attention to every detail. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration interface

interface noun

/ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/

The point of interconnection or contact between entities.

"Public relations firms often serve as the interface between a company and the press."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration horseshoe

horseshoe noun

/ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹ.ʃuː/

The U-shaped metallic shoe of a horse.

"The blacksmith carefully hammered the horseshoe onto the horse's hoof. "

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration blacksmith

blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

Illustration repairing

repairing verb

/rɪˈpɛərɪŋ/ /rɪˈpɛrɪŋ/

To restore to good working order, fix, or improve damaged condition; to mend; to remedy.

"to repair a house, a road, a shoe, or a ship"

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"