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Coppersmith - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A coppersmith is a skilled craftsperson who works with copper, shaping and repairing items like pots, pans, and decorative objects by hammering, soldering, and polishing the metal.

coppersmith

/ˈkɑpərˌsmɪθ/ /ˈkɒpəˌsmɪθ/

Definition:

A person who makes or repairs items from copper, especially metalwork.

Synonyms:

metalworker, tinsmith, blacksmith, artisan

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

customer, buyer, client

Common Collocations:

skilled coppersmith, traditional coppersmith, coppersmith tools, coppersmith workshop

Derivatives:

coppersmithing, coppersmiths

Usage Tips:

Use "coppersmith" to refer to artisans specializing in copper craftsmanship, not general metalworkers.

Common Phrases:

"coppersmith's craft, " "coppersmith's trade, " "as skilled as a coppersmith"

Etymology:

Derived from "copper" (metal) + "smith" (worker), originating from Old English *smiþ*.

Examples:

  • 1. The coppersmith crafted a beautiful vase from pure copper.
  • 2. She apprenticed under a master coppersmith to learn the trade.
  • 3. The village’s only coppersmith repaired old pots and pans.
  • 4. His grandfather was a renowned coppersmith in the 19th century.

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