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craftsman
noun crafts·man \ˈkraf(t)s-mən\
: a person (especially a man) who makes beautiful objects by hand
: a person (especially a man) who is very skilled at doing something
Full 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
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First Known Use of CRAFTSMAN
13th century
Related to CRAFTSMAN
- Synonyms
- artificer, crafter, artisan, craftsperson, handcraftsman, handicrafter, handicraftsman, handworker, tradesman
CRAFTSMAN Defined for Kids
craftsman
noun crafts·man \ˈkrafts-mən\
plural crafts·men \-mən\
Definition of CRAFTSMAN for Kids
1
: a person who works at a trade or handicraft
2
: a highly skilled worker
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