blacksmithing

[ blak-smith-ing ]

noun

Origin of blacksmithing

First recorded in 1820–30; blacksmith + -ing¹

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Some of this year’s projects were inspired by students’ love for blacksmithing, painting and other hobbies.
How to turn your hobby into a seriously cool science project | Maria Temming | November 2, 2022 | Science News For Students
But Hank, he learnt a little blacksmithing when he was growing up, cause he liked to tinker around and to show how stout he was.
Danny's Own Story | Don Marquis
The following trades are taught: domestic science and domestic art, carpentry, wood-turning, machinery and blacksmithing.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 | Various
They finally ended their tour at a small shed that contained a forge, an anvil and complete blacksmithing equipment.
Ticktock and Jim | Keith Robertson
In the blacksmithing and wagon-making they learn to take iron and wood in the rough and turn out a good, substantial wagon.
The American Missionary, Volume XLII. No. 7. July 1888 | Various

Carpentry, bricklaying, and blacksmithing were usually done by slaves skilled in simple handicrafts.
History of the United States | Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard

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