craftsman
/ˈkrɑːftsmən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkræftsmən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkraf(t)s-mən/ (ame, mw)
craftsman — noun
- craftsmansingular
- craftsmenplural
1. a person whose work is to create useful or decorative items by shaping wood, met
a person whose work is to create useful or decorative items by shaping wood, metal, clay, or other materials using trained skill and hand tools
Mei has worked as a craftsman for twenty years, building wooden furniture for local shops.
collocation: work as a craftsman
Kwame learned to be a craftsman from his grandfather, who taught him how to shape metal.
The old cabinet in the town hall was built by a skilled craftsman in 1923.
Diego, a local craftsman, spent three months carving a wooden eagle for the new library.
There is a craftsman in our village who makes beautiful pots from local red clay.
- artisan
stresses traditional methods and handmade quality; gender-neutral and often used for food (artisan bread) and design
- craftsperson
a deliberately gender-neutral alternative; used in inclusive job listings and formal writing
- maker
a broad modern term that covers anyone who creates things, from furniture to electronics
- amateur
someone who does an activity for pleasure, not as a trained job; implies lower skill level
用法筆記
Traditionally refers to a male worker, but now used for any gender. 'Craftsperson' or 'artisan' are gender-neutral alternatives that are gaining acceptance in formal writing.