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Definition of gunsmith

gunsmith

/ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ/
gun · smith
Plural:gunsmiths
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• noun

1

A skilled craftsperson or technician who designs, manufactures, modifies, or repairs firearms.

Example

"The historical museum hired an experienced gunsmith to restore the antique nineteenth-century rifles for the exhibition."

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• Nearby Words

gunsight
gunslinger
gunslinging
gunsmith
gunsmithing
gunstock
gunwale

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of 'gun' (from Middle English 'gonne') and 'smith' (from Old English 'smiþ', meaning a metalworker or craftsman).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunsmith. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunsmith
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