craftsman
noun
crafts·man
ˈkraf(t)s-mən 
plural craftsmen
1
: a person and especially a man who practices a trade or handicraft as a job
The router offers a wide range of speeds and is designed for the cabinetmaker, solid surface fabricator and other craftsmen.—
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Wood & Wood Products2
: a person and especially a man who is skilled in a craft (see craft entry 1 sense 2a)
… a genuine craftsman with an ear for dialogue and, more importantly, an understanding of the human heart.—Wes Lukowsky
Wes Lukowskycompare craftsperson, craftswoman
Examples of craftsman in a Sentence
Skilled craftsmen carved the enormous mantel.
He is a master craftsman who works with marble.
As a writer he has developed into a true craftsman.
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An influential part of finalizing the decision was a ten-year exclusivity memorandum of understanding with the Italian craftsman’s organization Artisans of Florence, which oversees the operation of da Vinci museums across Italy, France, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Not for him the delicate feathering, diligent crosshatching or obsessive pointillism of the neurotically controlling craftsman.
—Etelka Lehoczky, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Built in 1947, the sanctuary was designed by Harry L. Pierce with stained glass windows by Judson Studios, a Los Angeles craftsman glassmaking firm.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
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Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Not for him the delicate feathering, diligent crosshatching or obsessive pointillism of the neurotically controlling craftsman.
—Etelka Lehoczky, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
Built in 1947, the sanctuary was designed by Harry L. Pierce with stained glass windows by Judson Studios, a Los Angeles craftsman glassmaking firm.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Craftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craftsman. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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craftsman
noun
crafts·man
ˈkraf(t)-smən
1
: one who practices a trade or handicraft : artisan
2
: a highly skilled worker
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