Definition

A person who makes, repairs, or modifies firearms.

Example

The gunsmith carefully crafted a custom rifle for the hunter.

Conversation

Have you ever met a gunsmith before?

No, I haven't. What do they do exactly?

They make and repair firearms, which is pretty interesting.

That sounds like a skilled trade! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gunsmith → It is formed from "gun" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English *gunne*, meaning a type of firearm) and "smith" (from Old English *smitan*, meaning to strike or to work with metal). A gunsmith is someone who works with firearms, particularly in making or repairing them.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'smith' as a person who 'works with metal' and 'gun' as a type of firearm — a gunsmith is someone who crafts or repairs guns.

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