Smithy: meaning, definitions and examples

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smithy

 

[ หˆsmษชฮธi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

metalwork shop

A smithy is a workplace where metal is forged and shaped by a blacksmith using tools like hammers and anvils. It's often characterized by the presence of a forge where metal materials are heated until malleable. In historical contexts, a smithy played a crucial role in producing tools, weapons, and other metal goods.

Synonyms

blacksmith's shop, forge, metalwork shop.

Examples of usage

  • The village had a smithy that was famous for its exceptional horseshoes.
  • My grandfather used to work in a smithy, crafting intricate metal designs.
  • In ancient times, the smithy was essential for equipping armies.
  • Today, many seek craftsmanship from a traditional smithy instead of mass-produced items.

Translations

Translations of the word "smithy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferreiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคนเคพเคฐเค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmiede

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pandai besi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะทะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuลบnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›ๅ†ถๅ ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forgeron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fragua

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demirci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์žฅ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovรกrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kovรกreลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ๅŒ ้“บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรญรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะผั–ั€ ัˆะตะฑะตั€ั…ะฐะฝะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mirรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herrero

Etymology

The word 'smithy' has its roots in Old English 'smitan', meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit', which is indicative of the work done in such a workshop. The term evolved over the centuries, with 'smith' referring to a craftsman who works with metal, while the suffix '-y' denotes a place associated with a particular activity. By the Middle Ages, smithies became vital in communities, not only for making tools and weapons but also for repairing metal goods. As industrialization progressed, traditional smithies faced competition from larger factories; however, they remain a symbol of craftsmanship and art in metallurgy today.