noun
- a person who practices a handicraft; a skilled manual worker who makes items by hand
Usage: often used in historical or traditional contexts; the female equivalent is handicraftswoman
Examples
- The handicraftsman carefully carved the wooden figure using traditional tools.
- Medieval handicraftsmen produced intricate tapestries and metalwork.
- She apprenticed under a skilled handicraftsman to learn pottery.
- The village was known for its handicraftsmen who made fine leather goods.
- Each handicraftsman brought their own style to the handmade furniture.