blacksmithing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blacksmithing
First recorded in 1820–30; blacksmith + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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According to a biography of Woods published in 1887, he attended school until about the age of 10, learning basic reading, writing and arithmetic, before leaving to apprentice in blacksmithing and machining.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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
“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
He saw a better future in factory work than in his family's trade of blacksmithing.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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