blacksmithing

American  

[blak-smith-ing] / ˈblækˌsmɪθ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the work of a blacksmith.

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Etymology

Origin of blacksmithing

First recorded in 1820–30; blacksmith + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

When he took an introductory class at Adam’s Forge, a blacksmithing school in Simi Valley, he realized he had already taught himself the basics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Ms Millington's challenges have so far also included barefoot running, blacksmithing, beekeeping and busking on the streets of York in a turkey outfit playing Christmas songs on a kazoo.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

Kronfield said that a blacksmithing conference she attended about a decade ago “was 85% white male of a certain age.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

“The intent of this particular benchmark clarification is to show that some slaves developed highly specialized trades from which they benefited,” they said, citing blacksmithing, shoemaking and fishing as examples.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Here, in the evenings, they studied blacksmithing, carpentering, and other necessary arts from books which they had brought out of the farmhouse.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell