handicraftsman
- noun
- /ˈhændɪˌkræfts.mən/
:
artesano
- As a talented handicraftsman, she specializes in making intricate pottery from clay.
Examples
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The handicraftsman created a beautiful wooden chair by hand, showcasing his skills.
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"But, in so doing, the critic argues, Tatlin remains a "handicraftsman": "any work created by the artist is harmoniously worked with his hands and constitutes a unique object."
Academic text (2000) -
The festival featured many artisans, but the best handicraftsman was known for his handmade jewelry.
Synonyms
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4.1
A skilled worker who makes things by hand
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2.8
A person who makes useful or beautiful things by hand and is very skilled
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3.7
A person who makes useful or decorative things by hand
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3.9
A person who makes things by hand with great skill and care
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4.2
A woman who makes things by hand and is very skilled
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9.9
A person who makes things well by hand
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
handicraftsman = handicraft + man (transparent) = handicraft + man
The word is a straightforward compound of 'handicraft' + 'man' meaning a person who makes handicrafts; the linking 's' is orthographic and does not obscure the composition.
Etymology
Handicraftsman comes from hand ('hand') and craft ('skill' or 'making by hand') and is like the simpler word craftsman. So a handicraftsman is someone who uses their hands and skill to make useful or beautiful things.