locksmithing

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/ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/

noun

The science and art of making and defeating locks.

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Meanings

nounlocksmithing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe science and art of making and defeating locks.

Origin

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 鎖匠 /锁匠
  • 鎖匠 /锁匠 (suǒjiàng)art of making and defeating locks
Dutch slotenmakerij
  • slotenmakerijart of making and defeating locks
Finnish lukkosepäntaito
  • lukkosepäntaitoart of making and defeating locks
French serrurerie
  • serrurerieart of making and defeating locks
Polish ślusarstwo
  • ślusarstwoart of making and defeating locks
Portuguese chavearia
  • chaveariaart of making and defeating locks
Spanish cerrajería
  • cerrajeríaart of making and defeating locks
Cite this entry
APA

locksmithing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/locksmithing

MLA

“locksmithing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/locksmithing. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “locksmithing,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/locksmithing.

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