Need another word that means the same as “craftsman”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “craftsman” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Craftsman” are: crafter, artificer, artisan, journeyman, craftsperson, tradesman, tradesperson, mechanic, technician, operative, maker, smith, wright
Craftsman as a Noun
Definitions of "Craftsman" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “craftsman” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A professional whose work is consistently of high quality.
- A creator of great skill in the manual arts.
- A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft.
- (in the UK) a qualified private soldier in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
- A worker skilled in a particular craft.
Synonyms of "Craftsman" as a noun (13 Words)
| artificer | An enlisted man responsible for the upkeep of small arms and machine guns etc. |
| artisan | (of food or drink) made in a traditional or non-mechanized way using high-quality ingredients. Britain s artisan cheeses. |
| crafter | A creator of great skill in the manual arts. |
| craftsperson | A person who is skilled at making things by hand (used as a neutral alternative). |
| journeyman | A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. A journeyman carpenter. |
| maker | A business engaged in manufacturing some product. Makers of rubber products. |
| mechanic | A manual labourer or artisan. A car mechanic. |
| operative | Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information. The operatives clean the machines at the end of every shift. |
| smith | Religious leader who founded the Mormon Church in 1830 (1805-1844. We do not know whether the metals were mined and smelted by the smith or purchased from miners. |
| technician | Someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique. Liszt was one of the greatest piano technicians of all time. |
| tradesman | A merchant who owns or manages a shop. |
| tradesperson | A person engaged in trading or a trade, typically on a relatively small scale. A reputable tradesperson. |
| wright | United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939. |
Usage Examples of "Craftsman" as a noun
- Those craftsmen of post-war fiction.
- The tiles are handmade by trained craftsmen.
- Craftsman Browne.
- As an actor he was a consummate craftsman.
Associations of "Craftsman" (30 Words)
| adept | Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field. He is an adept at imitation. |
| adroit | Quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. An adroit negotiator. |
| artisan | A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. Britain s artisan cheeses. |
| bricklayer | A craftsman skilled in building with bricks. |
| builder | A person whose job is to construct or repair houses. Empire builder. |
| carpenter | Do the work of a carpenter. The rails were carpentered very skilfully. |
| competence | The legal authority of a court or other body to deal with a particular matter. He found himself with an ample competence and no obligations. |
| competent | (of a court or other body) accepted as having legal authority to deal with a particular matter. The London Stock Exchange is the competent authority under the Financial Services Act. |
| craft | An aircraft or spaceship. A beautifully crafted object. |
| dexterous | Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands. A dexterous keyboard player. |
| experienced | Having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation. An experienced social worker. |
| expert | A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. An expert in healthcare. |
| handcraft | Make something by hand. We handcraft all our paper. |
| handmade | Made by hand, not by machine, and typically therefore of superior quality. His expensive handmade leather shoes. |
| mason | A Freemason. The chief mason at Westminster Abbey. |
| master | Make a master copy of a film or recording. In many ways dogs reflect the styles of their masters. |
| masterful | Powerful and able to control others. Masterful technique. |
| plumber | A craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances. |
| practiced | Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude. A practiced marksman. |
| proficiency | Skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity. Practice greatly improves proficiency. |
| proficient | A person who is proficient. A proficient engineer. |
| repairman | A skilled worker whose job is to repair things. A TV repairman. |
| seasoned | (of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added. A seasoned traveler. |
| skilled | (of work) requiring special abilities or training. A skilled trade. |
| skillful | Done with delicacy and skill. The effect was achieved by skillful retouching. |
| tanner | A small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970. Skincare companies are coming to the rescue of consumers with sunless tanners. |
| technician | A person skilled in the technique of an art or craft. Liszt was one of the greatest piano technicians of all time. |
| veteran | A serviceman who has seen considerable active service. A veteran of two world wars. |
| weaver | A songbird of tropical Africa and Asia, related to the sparrows and building elaborately woven nests. |
| workmanlike | Worthy of a good workman. The book is a workmanlike job with chronology and bibliography and index. |
