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locksmith

noun lock·smith \ˈläk-ˌsmith\

: a person whose job is to make and repair locks

Full Definition of LOCKSMITH

: a person who makes or repairs locks

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First Known Use of LOCKSMITH

13th century

Rhymes with LOCKSMITH

bear with, blacksmith, do with, goldsmith, Goldsmith, go with, gunsmith, herewith, hold with, live with, run with, songsmith, therewith, tinsmith, tunesmith, wherewith, whitesmith, wordsmith

LOCKSMITH Defined for Kids

locksmith

noun lock·smith \ˈläk-ˌsmith\

Definition of LOCKSMITH for Kids

: a worker who makes or repairs locks

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