Definition

A person who works with metal to create or shape objects.

Example

The metalworker crafted a beautiful sculpture from recycled materials.

Conversation

I met a really interesting metalworker at the fair yesterday.

Oh really? What did they make?

They created some amazing sculptures out of scrap metal.

That sounds awesome! I love unique art like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metalworker → It is formed from "metal" (from Latin *metallum*, meaning a mine or metal) and "worker" (from Old English *wyrcan*, meaning to work or labor). A metalworker is someone who works with metal, shaping and crafting it into various forms.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'works' ('wyrcan') with 'metal' ('metallum') — that's why a metalworker is a person who shapes and crafts metal.

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