smith
a worker in metal.
a blacksmith.
to forge on an anvil; form by heating and pounding: to smith armor.
Origin of smith
1Other definitions for Smith (2 of 2)
Adam, 1723–90, Scottish economist.
Alfred E(manuel), 1873–1944, U.S. political leader.
Bessie, 1894?–1937, U.S. singer.
Charles Henry "Bill Arp", 1826–1903, U.S. humorist.
David, 1906–65, U.S. sculptor.
Edmond Kir·by [kur-bee], /ˈkɜr bi/, 1824–93, Confederate general in the Civil War.
Francis Hopkinson, 1838–1915, U.S. novelist, painter, and engineer.
George, 1840–76, English archaeologist and Assyriologist.
Hamilton Othanel, born 1931, U.S. microbiologist, codiscoverer of restriction enzymes: Nobel Prize 1978.
Hannah Whit·all [hwit-awl, wit‐], /ˈʰwɪt ɔl, ˈwɪt‐/, 1832–1911, U.S. writer and evangelist.
Ian Douglas, 1919–2007, Rhodesian political leader: prime minister 1964–79.
Jed·e·di·ah Strong [jed-uh-dahy-uh-strawng, strong], /ˌdʒɛd əˈdaɪ ə ˈstrɔŋ, ˈstrɒŋ/, 1799–1831, U.S. trapper and explorer, one of the mountain men in the early American West.
John, 1580–1631, English adventurer and colonist in Virginia.
Joseph, 1805–44, U.S. religious leader: founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Julia Ev·e·li·na [ev-uh-lahy-nuh], /ˌɛv əˈlaɪ nə/, 1792–1886, U.S. suffragist.
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate", 1909–86, U.S. singer.
Lo·gan Pear·sall [loh-guhn peer-sawl], /ˈloʊ gən ˈpɪər sɔl/, 1865–1946, U.S. essayist in England.
Margaret Chase, 1897–1995, U.S. politician.
Michael, 1932–2000, Canadian biochemist, born in England: Nobel Prize 1993.
Oliver, 1918–1994, U.S. set designer and theatrical producer.
Red Walter Wellesley Smith, 1905–82, U.S. sports journalist.
Sydney, 1771–1845, English clergyman, writer, and wit.
Tony, 1912–80, U.S. sculptor.
William, 1769–1839, English geologist.
a male given name.
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How to use smith in a sentence
He was able to land the kind of roles that would typically go to the Denzel Washingtons and Will Smiths of the world.
And the trend can be seen across the the entertainment industry in such families as the Paltrows, Fondas, Douglases, and Smiths.
On a Smiths-themed boat tour, the phrase ‘misery loves company’ is predictably proven.
This Charming Man: Meet 'Ronnissey,' Brooklyn's Fake Morrissey | Michael Moynihan | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAre they here for The Smiths or just to take cruise around Manhattan?
This Charming Man: Meet 'Ronnissey,' Brooklyn's Fake Morrissey | Michael Moynihan | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSmiths fandom was an once small and semi-exclusive club, reserved for the clever, literary, and misunderstood teenager.
This Charming Man: Meet 'Ronnissey,' Brooklyn's Fake Morrissey | Michael Moynihan | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The coals for the smiths I have also ordered, and the same for the engine to fork the first lift.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickYesterday I engaged a great many smiths and boiler-builders, who set to work this morning.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickI am pushing the smiths as hard as possible, and you must do the same at your works, that the greatest dispatch may be made.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThere was, however, only one waggon and that a cripple, and neither carpenters nor smiths were at the station to repair it.
Robert Moffat | David J. DeaneThese things required a number of carpenters, smiths, and masons, though they were not necessarily workmen of the highest class.
The Private Life of the Romans | Harold Whetstone Johnston
British Dictionary definitions for smith (1 of 2)
/ (smɪθ) /
a person who works in metal, esp one who shapes metal by hammering
(in combination): a silversmith
See blacksmith
Origin of smith
1British Dictionary definitions for Smith (2 of 2)
/ (smɪθ) /
Adam. 1723–90, Scottish economist and philosopher, whose influential book The Wealth of Nations (1776) advocated free trade and private enterprise and opposed state interference
Alexander McCall. born 1948, Scottish writer and academic, born in Zimbabwe. His novels include The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (1998), The Sunday Philosophy Club (2004) and 44 Scotland Street (2005)
Bessie, known as Empress of the Blues. 1894–1937, US blues singer and songwriter
Delia. born 1941, British cookery writer and broadcaster: her publications include The Complete Cookery Course (1982)
F.E. See (1st Earl of) Birkenhead
Harvey. born 1938, British showjumper
Ian (Douglas). 1919–2007, Zimbabwean statesman; prime minister of Rhodesia (1964–79). He declared independence from Britain unilaterally (1965)
John. ?1580–1631, English explorer and writer, who helped found the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia. He was reputedly saved by the Indian chief's daughter Pocahontas from execution by her tribe. Among his works is a Description of New England (1616)
John. 1938–94, British Labour politician; leader of the Labour Party 1992–94
Joseph. 1805–44, US religious leader; founder of the Mormon Church
Dame Maggie. born 1934, British actress. She has appeared in the films The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), California Suite (1978), The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1988), The Secret Garden (1993), Gosford Park (2001), the Harry Potter series (2001–11), and in the TV series Downton Abbey (from 2010)
Stevie, real name Florence Margaret Smith. 1902–71, British poet. Her works include Novel on Yellow Paper (1936), and the poems `A Good Time was had by All' (1937) and `Not Waving but Drowning' (1957)
Sydney. 1771–1845, British clergyman and writer, noted for The Letters of Peter Plymley (1807–08), in which he advocated Catholic emancipation
Will (ard Christopher). born 1968, US film actor and rap singer; star of the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990–96) and the films Men In Black (1997), Ali (2001), and I Robot (2004)
Wilbur. born 1933, British novelist, born in Zambia. His novels include Where the Lion Feeds (1964), Monsoon (1999) and The Quest (2007)
William. 1769–1839, English geologist, who founded the science of stratigraphy by proving that rock strata could be dated by the fossils they contained
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Scientific definitions for Smith (1 of 2)
[ smĭth ]
American microbiologist who isolated bacterial enzymes that could split genetic DNA into fragments large enough to retain genetic information but small enough to permit chemical analysis. The existence of these compounds (called restriction enzymes) was earlier predicted by Werner Arber, and their discovery revolutionized genetic engineering. For this work Smith shared the 1978 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine with Arber and Daniel Nathans.
Scientific definitions for Smith, (2 of 2)
British-born Canadian biochemist who developed a method for making a specific genetic mutation at any spot on a DNA molecule. He shared with American biochemist Kary B. Mullis the 1993 Nobel Prize for chemistry.
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