by trade

idiom

—used when indicating someone's job, especially a job that requires special training and skills and is done by using the hands

I am a carpenter/electrician/beautician by trade.

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Chris Paddack was rejoining the rotation after missing most of the past two years recovering from Tommy John surgery, and Anthony DeSclafani was a late addition, acquired by trade in January. —

Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024 Brendan Lorber is an artist and writer by trade, backyard astronomer by passion. —

Abbey Stone, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024 Until this year, McCaffrey had played 33 games including the playoffs for the 49ers since being acquired by trade from the Carolina Panthers in 2022 and scored 39 touchdowns. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 The economy here is driven almost exclusively by trade, with 83% of exports sent north of the border. —

Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by trade