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craftsman

noun · /ˈkɹæftsmən/ · Level 3 · Advanced

What does craftsman mean?

craftsman (noun): a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft.

Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.

How do you pronounce craftsman?

/ˈkɹæftsmən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.

Where does craftsman come from?

From craft + -s- + -man.

Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What are synonyms of craftsman?

Words related to craftsman

From Princeton WordNet 3.1.

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What does “craftsman” mean?

the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

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a conference for the exchange of information and advice

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a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

Right! That's what “craftsman” means.

darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked

Not quite: that's what shade means.

Which word is closest in meaning to “craftsman”?

tension

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biology

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custody

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artisan

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