craftsman

B2 Topic:Work & Careers

US /ˈkɹæftsmən/ UK /ˈkɹɑːftsmən/ See IPA manual

Freq #23310

Meanings

1

noun
A worker who is highly skilled at a trade, especially one done by hand.

The furniture was made by a master craftsman.
2

noun
Anyone whose work is consistently skilful and of high quality.

As an actor he was a true craftsman.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a worker who is highly... artisan artificer

Word family

Forms craftsmen

Derived forms craftsmanlikecraftsmanlycraftsmanshipmaster-craftsmanmastercraftsmanwitchcraftsman

Related forms handicraftsman

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Phrases (1)

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meticulous craftsman
a skilled worker who pays close attention to every small detail

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From craft + -s- + -man.

Topics

Work & Careers

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