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

Craftsman’s Valley features booths where artisans show off such skills as blacksmithing or glassblowing, and the Grist Mill churns out loaves of the park’s famed cinnamon bread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

Now, she said, more women, queer people and people of color are blacksmithing than ever before.

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