gunsmith

American

[guhn-smith] / ˈgʌnˌsmɪθ /

noun

a person who makes or repairs firearms.

gunsmith British

/ ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ /

noun

a person who manufactures or repairs firearms, esp portable guns

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Other Word Forms

gunsmithing noun

Etymology

Origin of gunsmith

First recorded in 1580–90; gun ¹ + smith

Example Sentences

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On the other hand, if the parts of a flintlock rifle were interchangeable, a soldier could repair his weapon without the need for a gunsmith.

From The Wall Street Journal

This has been updated to clarify that Pilip served in a paratrooper unit, but as a gunsmith and not as a parachutist.

From Seattle Times

As an adult, she served in a gunsmith unit in Israel’s military.

From Seattle Times

The group, including a gunsmith, pleaded not guilty during a trial that captured the attention of the nation.

From BBC

More evidence fell into police hands when B.L.J. took his rifle to a gunsmith to replace the barrel.

From Seattle Times

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