ironworking
nounUK /ˈaɪənˌwɜːkɪŋ/
US /ˈaɪərnˌwɜːrkɪŋ/
Ironworking is the job of shaping hot metal into tools and other things.
The village blacksmith was famous for his ironworking skills.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The craft or trade of making objects from iron.
Ironworking has been practiced for thousands of years.
3. The industry or business of producing iron goods.
Ironworking grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution.
4. The art of decorating objects with iron.
The old gate shows beautiful ironworking.