locksmithing

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The skill of making, fixing, installing, and opening locks and keys

noun
/ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/

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After years of training, she became proficient in locksmithing, mastering the art of opening any lock.

Examples

Folks new to it could perhaps use a holistic locksmithing study course, which often contains primary locksmith instruments, common in learn keying.

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Advanced locksmithing.

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Advanced locksmithing.

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ADVANCED LOCKSMITHING.

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ADVANCED LOCKSMITHING.

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Many people appreciate the skill of locksmithing for its ability to ensure security and access to their homes.
He decided to pursue locksmithing as a career, learning how to repair and install a variety of locks.

Surface Forms

locksmithing singular

locksmithings plural

Morphology

locksmithing = locksmith (transparent) = lock + smith + ing

The noun 'locksmithing' is transparently formed from 'locksmith' plus '-ing' to denote the activity or profession.

Etymology

The word locksmithing comes from two Old English parts: lock (a device for 'keeping things closed') and smith (a 'maker' of metal things, like blacksmith). So locksmithing is the skill of making, fixing, and opening locks and keys.