as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands using traditional methods, the handcraftsmen at the small workshop fashion pieces of wood furniture that are really works of art

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craftsman
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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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“Handcraftsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handcraftsman. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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