locksmith

noun

lock·​smith ˈläk-ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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The case was converted from Chapter 11 — reorganization — to Chapter 7 — liquidation — just two days before the trustee booted them out and the locksmith changed the locks Jan. 31. Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025 Here are a few examples of Visa benefits and Mastercard benefits: Visa benefits Access to roadside dispatch: A 24/7 pay-per-use roadside assistance service that can arrange towing, locksmiths or jumpstarts for you. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Yoder, a locksmith, faced four misdemeanor counts: entering and remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building; violent entry and disorderly conduct in the Capitol; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025 His talent as a locksmith comes in handy several times, enabling him to keep the bad guys at bay — for a while, anyway. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for locksmith 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of locksmith was in the 13th century

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“Locksmith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locksmith. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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locksmith

noun
lock·​smith -ˌsmith How to pronounce locksmith (audio)
: a person who makes or repairs locks

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