
Blacksmith
WordNet
noun
(1) A smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
WiktionaryText
Noun
Usage notes
Historically, blacksmiths in small communities have played a number of other roles, including farrier, wainwright and wheelwright. However, blacksmithing properly refers to the forging of iron, and blacksmiths and farriers themselves make the distinction.
See also
- blacksmithing
- smith
- smithy
- goldsmith
- whitesmith
- silversmith
- platinumsmith
- farrier
- forge