noun
craftsman
KRAHFTS-muhn
noun
1
A person highly skilled at a trade, especially one who makes things by hand.
"The cabinet was built by a master craftsman with forty years of experience."
"Every stitch showed the work of a true craftsman."
How to Use Craftsman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skilled tradesperson, especially one who works with their hands.
Common pairings
skilled craftsman
master craftsman
craftsman's tools
Word Forms
craftsmen plural, Craftsmen plural
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Etymology
From craft plus man, literally "a man of skill/trade".