gunsmith
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of gunsmith
Example Sentences
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However, the concept took root in U.S. armories, ensuring a broken rifle required only a spare part rather than a skilled gunsmith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Pilip is an Ethiopian-born veteran of the Israeli Defense Forces, where she served as a gunsmith in a paratrooper unit.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
As part of his plea, Mr Gavin admitted that he stole an antique rifle, crafted by a master gunsmith in 1775, from the Valley Forge State Park Museum in 1971.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2021
"This is an extremely well-made piece by a well-known gunsmith, Jacob Dickert."
From Fox News ● Dec. 5, 2019
The mayor, two doctors, a shoemaker, a tailor, a chandler, a gunsmith, a drummer, and a fifer were all charged with treason and a host of other offenses.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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