locksmith

[lok-smith]

noun

1. a person who makes or repairs locks and keys.

locksmith

/ ˈlɒkˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a person who makes or repairs locks

Other Word Forms

• locksmithery noun
• locksmithing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of locksmith¹

1200–50; Middle English loksmith (first attested as surname). See lock ¹, smith

Example Sentences

They regained access with the help of former students and a locksmith.

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When one resident was feeling "threatened" recently, money from the grant helped pay for a locksmith to fit sash jammers to her doors and windows, making her feel more secure.

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Hire a locksmith pro to get this work done as soon as possible.

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Such orders can be used to seek compensation for locksmiths and lost wages, as well as expediting access to CalFresh and other safety-net programs.

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By determining protein structure, scientists can create blueprints that guide development of more effective medications, much like locksmiths designing keys to fit into specific locks.

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