as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
it's hard to find a handworker to tailor clothes these days
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This approach may challenge our classical view of computer science skills, suggesting a shift toward developers who are more orchestrators of software development process steps than coding craftsmen.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025 -
One Man, One Engine: AMG engines are hand built by a single craftsman, a tradition that emphasizes quality and craftsmanship.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Handworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handworker. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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