as in craftsmen
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
it's hard to find a handworker to tailor clothes these days
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craftsmen
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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Handworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handworkers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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