craftsman

crafts·man

noun \ˈkraf(t)s-mən\

Definition of CRAFTSMAN

1

: a worker who practices a trade or handicraft

2

: one who creates or performs with skill or dexterity especially in the manual arts <jewelry made by European craftsmen>

— crafts·man·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— crafts·man·ly \-lē\ adjective

— crafts·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of CRAFTSMAN

1. Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel.
2. He is a master craftsman who works with marble.
3. As a writer he has developed into a true craftsman.

First Known Use of CRAFTSMAN

13th century

Related to CRAFTSMAN

Synonyms: artificer, crafter, artisan, craftsperson, handcraftsman, handicrafter, handicraftsman, handworker, tradesman

Related Words: craftswoman; artist, maker; journeyman, master; mechanic, operative, shaper, smith, technician, wright; handyman, handyperson, workman

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