Meaning of anchorsmith | Babel Free

Definitions

A maker of anchors.

Examples

“The natural strength of the muscles may be either increased or diminished by exercise; for we perceive the legs of a porter, and the arms of an anchorsmith, are stronger by use⟳.”

“The yards that led down to the quays rang out with the sounds of anchorsmiths, carpenters and joiners plying their trade⟳, while sailors, fishermen and sea pilots spent their hard-earned pay⟳ in the taverns and hostelries that lay⟳ close⟳ to the quaysides.”

“There must be better jobs in the ‘yard but I suppose⟳ working in the anchor forge isn’t so bad. It’s hot and noisy what with the steam hammer⟳ and furnace heat but I get⟳ on well with the anchorsmiths.”

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