blacksmithing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blacksmithing
First recorded in 1820–30; blacksmith + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The creative process is usually unfilmable, but when the work is artisanal—metalworking, boot-making, blacksmithing, ceramics—there’s a tactile dimension that can make for uniquely satisfying viewing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
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
Kenefick, who is transgender, said blacksmithing offered a way to express herself.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
"They also teach how to live in nature, build huts, do blacksmithing - things that society needs as we get back to basics," she says.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2023
Within a few years, Father failed at city blacksmithing like he’d failed at farming.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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