Definition

A person who creates, fixes, or works with locks.

Example

The locksmith arrived quickly to help us get back into our house.

Conversation

I got locked out of my car yesterday and had to call a locksmith.

Oh no! Was it expensive?

Not really, but I had to wait for a while.

At least you had a professional locksmith to help you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Locksmith → It is formed from "lock" (from Old English *locc*, meaning to fasten or secure) and "smith" (from Old English *smitan*, meaning to strike or work with metal). A locksmith is someone who works with locks, fastening and securing them, often by crafting them from metal.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who 'works with metal' ('smith') to 'fasten' ('lock') things securely — that's what a locksmith does.

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