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locksmithing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/

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noun

Meaning 1

The science and art of making and defeating locks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From locksmith + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 鎖匠 /锁匠 (suǒjiàng) — art of making and defeating locks
  • Dutch: slotenmakerij — art of making and defeating locks
  • Finnish: lukkosepäntaito — art of making and defeating locks
  • French: serrurerie — art of making and defeating locks
  • Portuguese: chavearia — art of making and defeating locks
  • Spanish: cerrajería — art of making and defeating locks