locksmith
1 of 1noun/ˈlɑksmɪθ/
Forms:locksmiths
1
a person whose job or hobby involves making and repairing locks
A locksmith is a skilled professional who specializes in working with locks, keys, and security systems. They install, repair, and maintain locks on doors, windows, safes, and vehicles. Locksmiths also help people who are locked out of their homes, cars, or offices by unlocking doors or creating new keys. In addition to traditional locks, locksmiths may work with electronic security systems and advanced locking mechanisms. They play an important role in ensuring the security of homes, businesses, and personal belongings by providing services related to access control and lock safety.
- The locksmith offered to make spare keys for my new home.
- A locksmith is needed to install a new security system in the office building.
- After the break-in, we hired a locksmith to rekey all the locks.
- She was able to call a locksmith when her front door wouldn't open.
- The locksmith worked quickly to fix the broken lock on the garage door.