Bellowsmaking

/ˈbɛloʊzmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft or process of manufacturing bellows.

Etymology

Gerund formed from the compound noun 'bellowsmaker,' converting the action into an abstract noun with '-ing'.

Kelly Says

Bellowsmaking was a trade that died out almost completely with industrialization, but it's experiencing a tiny revival among historical reenactors and blacksmiths who want authentic tools.

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