locksmithing
ˈlɒksˌmɪθɪŋ
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Definition of locksmithing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

securityTECH.the science and art of making and defeating locksTECH.
  • Locksmithing requires a deep understanding of locks and keys.

Adjective

professionTECH.related to the profession of making and defeating locksTECH.
  • He took a locksmithing course to improve his skills.
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Origin of locksmithing

Old English, loc (fastening) + smið (smith)

Terms with locksmithing included in their meaning

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open a lock without a key using tools
pinn.
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cylindrical object in a pin-tumbler lock
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pin in a lock entering the key's barrel
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number stamped on a key or lock showing its matching pattern
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changing a lock to fit a new key
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process of cutting key grooves and notches to match a lock
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make a new key by cutting it
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tool used to unlock pin tumbler locks quickly

Examples of locksmithing in a sentence

  • He studied locksmithing to open antique safes.
  • She attended a locksmithing seminar to learn new techniques.
  • The locksmithing tools were neatly organized in his workshop.

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  1. French:serrurerie, de serrurerie, ...
  2. German:Schlosserhandwerk, schlosserhandwerklich, ...
  3. Italian:lavorazione delle serrature, di fabbricazione di serrature, ...
  4. Spanish:cerrajería, de cerrajería, ...
  5. Portuguese:chaveiraria, de serralharia, ...
  6. Chinese:锁匠技艺, 锁匠的, ...
  7. Japanese:錠前技術, 鍵師の, ...
  8. Arabic:صِنَاعَة الأَقْفَال, خَاص بِصِناعة الأَقفَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַנְעוּלָנוּת, שֶׁל מַנְעוּלָנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:слесарное дело, слесарный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:локсмітинг, замковий, ...
  12. Hindi:ताला बनाना, ताला बनाने, ...
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