Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tinsmith
noun
/ˈtɪn.smɪθ/
Definition
A tinsmith is a craftsman who works with tin, shaping and assembling tin items, often by hand or with basic tools.
Examples
- The tinsmith crafted a beautiful tin lantern for the festival.
- My grandfather was a skilled tinsmith; he made many of our kitchen utensils.
- During the 19th century, many tinsmiths operated from small workshops.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual skilled in the trade of creating objects from tin or tin-plated iron, which might include items such as utensils, containers, or decorative objects.
Synonyms
- Metalworker
- Sheet metalworker
- Ironmonger
