Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The work or trade of a tinsmith; the making of tinware.

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  • noun The trade of a tinsmith; making or repairing things of tin or similar alloys.

Etymologies

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tinsmith +‎ -ing

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Examples

  • Records of gem-cutting, tinsmithing, and architecture.

    The Brothers' War Grubb, Jeff 1998

  • Records of gem-cutting, tinsmithing, and architecture.

    The Brothers' War Grubb, Jeff 1998

  • These same students in most cases help do the practical work of putting up the building -- some at the sawmill, the brick-yard, or in the carpentry, brickmaking, plastering, painting, and tinsmithing departments.

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1995, Memorial Issue Various

  • And, the prevocational and vocational courses, covered an alphabetical range from agriculture and auto mechanics to tinsmithing and welding.

    The Need for Canadian Military Preparation 1946

  • The trades being taught were basket making, brush making, piano tuning, draughting, typewriting, tailoring, tinsmithing and so forth; while classes in reading, writing and other subjects were held for those who were deficient in these requirements, and anxious to learn.

    On the Fringe of the Great Fight 1921

  • Soon we found ourselves teaching tinsmithing, plastering and painting.

    Tuskegee: A Retrospect and Prospect 1906

  • Soon we found ourselves teaching tinsmithing, plastering and painting.

    Tuskegee: A Retrospect and Prospect 1906

  • Mr. Adams was a mechanic, and had learned the trades of shoemaking, harness-making, and tinsmithing during the days of slavery.

    Up From Slavery: An Autobiography 1901

  • Mr. Adams was a mechanic, and had learned the trades of shoemaking, harnessmaking, and tinsmithing during the days of slavery.

    Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen-House 1901

  • Mr. Adams was a mechanic, and had learned the trades of shoemaking, harness-making, and tinsmithing during the days of slavery.

    Up From Slavery Washington, Booker T 1901

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