"metalsmith" meaning in All languages combined

See metalsmith on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: metalsmiths [plural]
Etymology: From metal + smith. Etymology templates: {{af|en|metal|smith}} metal + smith Head templates: {{en-noun}} metalsmith (plural metalsmiths)
  1. A craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing. Categories (topical): Craftsmen, Metallurgy Synonyms: smith Hyponyms: coppersmith, goldsmith, ironsmith (english: blacksmith), platinumsmith, silversmith, tinsmith (alt: whitesmith) Related terms: metalsmithing
    Sense id: en-metalsmith-en-noun-xDcBQ9vK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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