craftsman — a person skilled in a particular craft or trade; an artisan who creates things by hand with skill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person skilled in a particular craft or trade; an artisan who creates things by hand with skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkræftsmən/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather was a craftsman who could fix anything with just a paperclip and some duct tape.
- The craftsman spent three months creating a single violin.
- Every craftsman knows that the right tool makes all the difference.
craftsman
NOUN[/ˈkræftsmən/]
a person skilled in a particular craft or trade; an artisan who creates things by hand with skill
The old craftsman carefully shapes a wooden chair by hand in his workshop.
When craftsman meets draftsman and raftsman!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cræft' meaning skill or strength, combined with 'man'. The word evolved through Middle English and has Germanic roots related to power and ability.
Breakdown
craft (skill in making things) + -s- (connecting element) + man (person) = craftsman
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather was a craftsman who could fix anything with just a paperclip and some duct tape.”
“The craftsman spent three months creating a single violin.”
“Every craftsman knows that the right tool makes all the difference.”
“The furniture made by that craftsman is so perfect, even IKEA is jealous.”
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