Gunsmith/ˈɡʌnsmɪθ/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Occupational Term Used to describe a professional role, like 'carpenter' or 'plumber'. During the reenactment, the gunsmith demonstrated how to make bullets. Pro Tip 2/3Skill Specific Refers to specialized knowledge in firearms construction and repair. The gunsmith was praised for his skillful engraving on the rifle. Pro Tip 3/3Not a Weapon Use to describe the person, not the firearms themselves. She apprenticed with a seasoned gunsmith, not to learn about a particular weapon.