Metalworker: meaning, definitions and examples

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metalworker

 

[ ˈmɛt(ə)lwəːkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skilled craftsman

A metalworker is a skilled craftsman who works with metals to create various objects, such as tools, sculptures, and decorative pieces. Metalworkers use a variety of techniques, including forging, welding, and casting, to shape and manipulate metal materials.

Synonyms

artisan, blacksmith, metalsmith

Examples of usage

  • The metalworker crafted a beautiful iron gate for the garden.
  • The metalworker used his skills to create intricate metal jewelry pieces.

Translations

Translations of the word "metalworker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metalúrgico

🇮🇳 धातुकर्मी

🇩🇪 Metallarbeiter

🇮🇩 pekerja logam

🇺🇦 металообробник

🇵🇱 metalowiec

🇯🇵 金属加工者

🇫🇷 métallurgiste

🇪🇸 trabajador del metal

🇹🇷 metal işçisi

🇰🇷 금속 노동자

🇸🇦 عامل معادن

🇨🇿 kovář

🇸🇰 kováč

🇨🇳 金属工人

🇸🇮 kovinar

🇮🇸 málmfræðingur

🇰🇿 металлург

🇬🇪 მეტალურგი

🇦🇿 metal işçisi

🇲🇽 trabajador del metal

Etymology

The term 'metalworker' dates back to the mid-19th century, combining the words 'metal' and 'worker' to describe someone who works with metal materials. Metalworking has a long history, with evidence of metal tools and objects dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

See also: metal, metalcore, metallic, metalworking.