Locksmith

/ˈlɑːksmɪθ/ noun

A locksmith is a person who makes, repairs, and opens locks and keys. They help people when they are locked out or need better security.

The word combines “lock” with “smith,” an old term for a skilled metal worker. It shows that making locks was once a specialized craft like blacksmithing.

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