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

Inspired by blacksmithing, “a revered craft closely linked to the region’s historically rich iron-ore deposits,” as Ms. Jans explains in the catalog, he abandoned plaster and the figure and began making abstract sculptures out of forged iron, sometimes incorporating parts of agricultural tools.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

As interest rises in blacksmithing, the craft is opening up more, too.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times