Word
craftsman
Phoneticscrafts·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɹæfsmən/
UK/kɹˈɑːftsmən/
Definitions
01skilled maker
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who is very skilled at making things by hand, like furniture or jewellery.
n. a person who practices a trade or handicraft with great skill and attention to detail.
Español:fabro
“The wooden table was made by a local craftsman who used traditional tools.”
“The restoration of the cathedral required a master craftsman capable of replicating the intricate stonework of the original thirteenth-century facade.”
Antonyms
02architectural style
C1 · Advanced Architecture American English · Technical
adj. a style of American house and furniture from the early 20th century that uses natural materials.
adj. relating to the American Craftsman movement, an architectural and decorative arts style characterized by hand-worked materials and simple forms.
“They live in a beautiful Craftsman house with a large front porch.”
“The neighborhood is famous for its well-preserved Craftsman bungalows, featuring the exposed rafters and built-in cabinetry typical of the early 1900s.”
Synonyms
03a type of house
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Architecture American English · Technical
n. a house built in the Craftsman style.
n. a residential building constructed according to the principles of the Craftsman architectural movement.
“We are looking to buy a classic Craftsman in this part of the city.”
“The developer faced criticism for demolishing a historic Craftsman to make room for a modern apartment complex.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From craft + -s- + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0