Grobschmied

blacksmith (heavy metalworker)

noun GROHP-shmeet Rare

Usage Note

Grobschmied forges heavy iron and steel objects such as tools, farm implements, and structural parts, using hammer and anvil. Contrasts with Feinschmied (fine metalsmith). In modern German the profession largely merges with Schmied and Metallbauer. Feminine: Grobschmiede (rare).

Examples

"Der Grobschmied formte eine Pflugschare aus glühendem Stahl."

Natural Translation

The blacksmith shaped a ploughshare from glowing steel.

Literal Translation

The blacksmith formed a ploughshare from glowing steel.

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