Blacksmith
WordNet

noun


(1)   A smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
WiktionaryText

Noun



  1. A person who forges iron.
  2. A person who shoes horses (properly a farrier).

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.

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