craftsman
gb/kɹˈæftsmən/ us/kɹˈæftsmən/
B2
Anglų
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B2
role
1
skilled maker of handmade items
A person who makes things by hand very well.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a craftsman; a craftsman who makes [things]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may confuse craftsman (a skilled maker) with craft (a hobby activity) or use it when they mean artist (focused on creative expression).
Sinonimai
artisan (Often suggests traditional methods and high-quality handmade work.)
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maker (More general; does not always imply high skill.)
Antonimai
amateur (Not professionally trained or not highly skilled.)
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mass producer (Produces goods in large quantities rather than by hand.)
Kolokacijos
skilled craftsman
|master craftsman
|local craftsman
|traditional craftsman
|fine craftsman
|a craftsman at work
|a craftsman workshop
|handmade by a craftsman
|craftsman furniture
|craftsman jewelry
Temos
work
|arts
|manufacturing
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- The craftsman carved the handle from walnut and polished it by hand.
- She bought the bowl directly from a craftsman at the weekend market.
- The museum showed tools used by a medieval craftsman.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The craftsman makes chairs by hand.
- I met a craftsman at the market.
Daiktavardis
B2
role
2
skilled worker in a trade
A skilled worker, for example in building or repair work.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a craftsman; a craftsman in [a trade]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes overuse craftsman for any worker; it implies skill and training, not just any job.
Sinonimai
tradesperson (Neutral modern term for someone in a trade; not gendered.)
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tradesman (Common, but can sound male-coded in some contexts.)
Antonimai
unskilled worker (Lacks specialized training or trade skill.)
Kolokacijos
qualified craftsman
|experienced craftsman
|maintenance craftsman
|craftsman carpenter
|craftsman plumber
|craftsman joiner
|craftsman builder
|hire a craftsman
|team of craftsmen
|craftsman services
Temos
work
|construction
|business
Pavyzdžiai
- They hired a craftsman to restore the original woodwork in the house.
- The company is looking for a craftsman with experience in metal fabrication.
- Only licensed craftsmen are allowed to work on the historic building.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- We need a craftsman to fix the door.
- He is a craftsman in building work.
Daiktavardis
C1
role
3
person who works with great skill
Someone who does their work extremely well and carefully.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a craftsman of [something]; a craftsman with [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may think craftsman only means making physical objects; it can also praise careful, skillful work in writing, design, and similar fields.
Sinonimai
master (Stronger praise; can imply top-level expertise or authority.)
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perfectionist (Focuses on high standards; not always about skill.)
Antonimai
slapdash worker (Works carelessly and without attention to detail.)
Kolokacijos
true craftsman
|consummate craftsman
|a craftsman of words
|a craftsman of storytelling
|a craftsman of dialogue
|a craftsman of his trade
|craftsmanlike skill
|meticulous craftsman
|a craftsman’s approach
|a craftsman’s standards
Temos
work
|arts
|education
Pavyzdžiai
- He’s a craftsman with dialogue, shaping every line until it feels natural.
- Her code is clean and elegant—she’s a real craftsman.
- The editor admired him as a craftsman of short stories.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- She is a craftsman with words.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
craftsman
IPA
GB/kɹˈæftsmən/
US/kɹˈæftsmən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
crafts - man (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafts)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: craftsman
- Plural: craftsmen
Žodžių šeima
Posakiai
a craftsman's eye
1/ə kɹˈæftsmənz ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
ability to judge workmanship
The ability to see small details and quality.
Pavyzdžiai
- With a craftsman's eye, she spotted the uneven stitching immediately.
- He has a craftsman's eye for good wood and solid joints.
- It takes a craftsman's eye to tell an original from a cheap copy.
craftsman bungalow
1/kɹˈæftsmən bˈʌŋɡəloʊ/
fixed phrase
house in Craftsman style
A type of house built in the Craftsman style.
Pavyzdžiai
- They restored a 1912 Craftsman bungalow with the original built-in cabinets.
- The neighborhood is full of Craftsman bungalows and mature trees.
- She loves the wide porch typical of a Craftsman bungalow.
craftsman-style
1/kɹˈæftsmən stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
in the Craftsman design style
Designed in the Craftsman style.
Pavyzdžiai
- They added Craftsman-style trim around the windows.
- The kitchen has Craftsman-style cabinets in oak.
- He prefers Craftsman-style furniture because it feels solid and simple.
master craftsman
1/mˈæstɚ kɹˈæftsmən/
fixed phrase
top-level skilled craft worker
A craftsman who is extremely skilled.
Pavyzdžiai
- The violin was made by a master craftsman in Cremona.
- She trained for years before she was recognized as a master craftsman.
- Only a master craftsman could repair the intricate inlay without damaging it.