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Metalworker

/ˈmɛtəlˌwɜrkər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A person who works with metal, especially one who shapes and crafts metal into objects or structures.

    "The metalworker skillfully forged a beautiful iron gate."
  2. 2

    An artisan or tradesperson specializing in metal fabrication and design.

    "The metalworker created intricate sculptures from recycled materials."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'metalworker' is derived from the combination of 'metal', which comes from the Latin 'metallum' meaning 'mine, metal', and 'worker', which originates from the Old English 'weorc', meaning 'to work'. The term has evolved to refer specifically to individuals skilled in shaping and crafting metal materials.

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