tradesmen

noun

Definition of tradesmennext
plural of tradesman
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as in traders
a buyer and seller of goods for profit an antique dealer who's known as a good tradesman, buying his items cheaply and selling them for a hefty profit

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as in craftsmen
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands carpenters joining the tradesmen's union

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  1. traders
  2. craftsmen
  3. merchants
  4. dealers
Noun
  • Men of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads, an association of unmarried merchants and foreign traders, are said to have decorated the tree with artificial roses.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While Governor Andrew Bailey has previously signaled four rate cuts could be possible next year, traders are divided over when the Bank of England will resume lowering interest rates.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Each gemstone was set by hand in an exacting process by Bixler’s craftsmen.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Originally researchers wondered if the craftsmen were working on already old fossils.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of craftsmen
Noun
  • Amex’s customer cohort is attractive to merchants given their higher spending power.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This means that Amex charges merchants higher discount rates than Visa and Mastercard (about 3%).
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of merchants
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  • The bill redefines dealers to include anyone who sells over 11 firearms or specific components annually.
    Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Another page requires the WSP to develop or approve online training courses for those working at licensed dealers.
    Tim Clouser | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025
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