Craftsmanship Meaning
/ˈkɹæfts.mən.ʃɪp/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of being a craftsman.
nounAn example of a craftsman's work.
Sentence Examples
That quilt is really quite a piece of work with all its fine craftsmanship.
The quality of craftsmanship in this clock company is unsurpassed.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The museum praised the furniture's exquisite ____ and attention to detail.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That quilt is really quite a piece of work with all its fine ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *krafjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *kraftuz Proto-West Germanic *kraftu Old English cræft Middle English craft English craft English -s- Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English craftsman Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English craftsmanship From craftsman + -ship.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A helm of extraordinary craftsmanship, wroght with amber and gold, rested on his head."
— 2003, Christopher Paolini, “Prologue: Shade of Fear”, in Eragon, page 2:
"In Venice he eats fish and vegetables. In Paris he eats cakes, because he likes the craftsmanship of their creation. “But really, I have cheap taste. I like cheese and ice cream. The sluttier the better.”"
— 2019 September 26, Caroline Roux, “Rick Owens: 'I love art nouveau. It's super sexy and ominous'”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The museum praised the furniture's exquisite ____ and attention to detail.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That quilt is really quite a piece of work with all its fine ____.