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locksmith

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/ˈlɒksmɪθ/ · lock-smith

A person who makes and repairs locks and keys.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who makes and repairs locks and keys.

ایسا شخص جو تالا اور چابی بناتا اور مرمت کرتا ہے۔

لاکسمت

locksmit

Synonyms

lock makerkey makersecurity technicianتالا سازچابی سازسیکیورٹی ٹیکنیشن

Common Collocations

  • emergency locksmith
  • local locksmith
  • auto locksmith

Example Sentences

The locksmith arrived quickly to help us get back in our house.

لاکسمت جلد ہی آیا تاکہ ہمیں اپنے گھر میں واپس آنے میں مدد کرے۔

Locksmit jald hi aaya taake humein apne ghar mein wapas aane mein madad kare.

I called a locksmith to change the locks after losing my keys.

میں نے اپنی چابیاں کھو دینے کے بعد تالے تبدیل کرنے کے لیے لاکسمت کو بلایا۔

Maine apni chaabiyaan kho dene ke baad talaay tabdeel karne ke liye locksmit ko bulaya.

He works as a locksmith providing services to the local community.

وہ ایک لاکسمت کے طور پر مقامی کمیونٹی کو خدمات فراہم کرتا ہے۔

Woh ek locksmit ke tor par maqami community ko khidmaat faraham karta hai.

Easily Confused With

blacksmith:A blacksmith works with metal to create tools and horseshoes, while a locksmith specializes in locks.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a locksmith as someone who holds the keys to security.

Imagine a person with a tool belt full of keys and locks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "lock + smith" — A smith (worker) of locks.

First known use: 15th century

The term 'locksmith' originated from the Old English word 'loca' meaning lock and 'smitan' meaning to strike or to form.