as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
an accomplished handicrafter who cards, spins, and weaves wool from the sheep she raises
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The quintessential British Wimbledon competitor of modern times was Tim Henman, a slender serve-and-volley craftsman, who raised his level, improbably, every summer, lifted by a collective act of national yearning.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025 -
According to McKinsey, construction and manufacturing companies in the U.S. are competing for a dwindling supply of skilled craftsmen, or tradespeople like carpenters, masons, electricians, welders, and plumbers.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Handicrafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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