What does smith mean?
Smith means 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..
Smith
/smɪθ/ · noun
Meaning
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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (by extension) One who makes anything; wright.
- (archaic) An artist.
- To forge, to form, usually on an anvil; by heating and pounding.
Example Sentences
The smiths themselves were a grand lot of fellows, full of a robust, and sometimes Rabelaisian sense of humour, and between "heats," they could be most entertaining.
Sigurd took the very best sword That the Dwarfs had ever smithed.
Synonyms for smith
Antonyms for smith
Related Words
Word Forms
- smiths
- smithing
- smithed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for smith?
Common synonyms include metalsmith, metalworker.
What is the opposite of smith?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use smith in a sentence?
The smiths themselves were a grand lot of fellows, full of a robust, and sometimes Rabelaisian sense of humour, and between "heats," they could be most entertaining.
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