tinsmith
Translation
tinsmith
Examples
The tinsmith repaired the old metal lantern.
The tinsmith repaired the old metal lantern.
Grammar Patterns
((a tinsmith)) a person who makes or repairs things made of tin or other light metals. The tinsmith fixed the leaking gutter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metalworker, whitesmith
Etymology
A compound word from 'tin' (the metal) and 'smith' (a worker in metal).
Memory Tips
A 'smith' works with a specific material. A tinsmith works with tin.