gunsmith

[ guhn-smith ]

noun

1. a person who makes or repairs firearms.

gunsmith

/ ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ /

noun

1. a person who manufactures or repairs firearms, esp portable guns

Derived Forms

• ˈgunˌsmithing, noun

Other Words From

• gunsmithing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunsmith¹

First recorded in 1580–90; gun ¹ + smith

Example Sentences

This has been updated to clarify that Pilip served in a paratrooper unit, but as a gunsmith and not as a parachutist.

From Seattle Times

As an adult, she served in a gunsmith unit in Israel’s military.

From Seattle Times

The group, including a gunsmith, pleaded not guilty during a trial that captured the attention of the nation.

From BBC

Prosecutors said Trejo took a .357 from an acquaintance before the shooting, and afterward asked the acquaintance — a gunsmith — to change the barrel.

From Los Angeles Times

Police retrieved the original barrel from the gunsmith and ballistics proved it fired the shot that killed Martin.

From Seattle Times