craftsman
/ˈkrɑːftsmən/noun
उच्चारण क्राफ़्ट्स्मन
शिल्पकार, कारीगर, दस्तकार
Core word
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a skilled person, especially one who makes beautiful things by hand
शिल्पकार, कारीगर, दस्तकार
- The carvings were made by local craftsmen from Saharanpur.
- a master craftsman
- The craftsman carved the door with flowers and birds.
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- Skilled craftsmen in Moradabad make brass items.
- Each craftsman has his own style.
Synonyms artisan craftsperson artificer maker
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a person who is very skilled at a particular activity
(किसी कला का) कुशल व्यक्ति, उस्ताद
- As a writer, he is a true craftsman.
- She is a true craftsman with words, choosing each one carefully.
- As a batsman he is a real craftsman, never rushing his shots.
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- A good teacher is also a craftsman who takes care with every lesson.
- The editor was a craftsman of the language.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a craftsman / craftsmen
A craftsman is a skilled man who makes things by hand. The plural is craftsmen, with the vowel changed.
Craftsman हाथ से वस्तुएँ बनाने वाला कुशल पुरुष है; बहुवचन craftsmen है, जिसमें स्वर बदल जाता है।
- The craftsman carved the door by hand.
- Skilled craftsmen built the temple.
a craftsman of / in + material
The material or craft follows of or in: a craftsman in wood, a craftsman of silver.
सामग्री या शिल्प 'of' या 'in' के बाद आता है: a craftsman in wood, a craftsman of silver।
- He is a craftsman in brass.
master craftsman
A master craftsman is the most skilled kind, who can teach others.
Master craftsman सबसे कुशल शिल्पकार होता है, जो दूसरों को सिखा सकता है।
- The master craftsman trained three apprentices.
craftsman for any skilled worker (figurative)
A writer, a bowler or a surgeon can also be called a craftsman if the work is done with great care.
यदि काम बहुत सावधानी से किया जाए तो लेखक, गेंदबाज़ या सर्जन को भी craftsman कहा जा सकता है।
- The bowler was a craftsman who planned every ball.
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adjective + craftsman
skilledmasterlocaltraditionaltalented
- A talented craftsman can shape iron into art.
verb + craftsman
hiretrainbecomehonouradmire
- The state honoured the craftsman with an award.
craftsman + noun
toolspridevillageworkshop
- He takes craftsman pride in every chair.
craftsman + of + material
of woodof stoneof silverof leather
- A craftsman of leather made her sandals.
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- The craftsman spent a month making a single sword.
शिल्पकार ने एक ही तलवार बनाने में एक महीना लगाया।
- Radhika's uncle is a craftsman who makes brass lamps.
राधिका के चाचा पीतल के दीपक बनाने वाले कारीगर हैं।
- The workshop employs ten craftsmen from Jaipur.
कार्यशाला जयपुर के दस कारीगरों को काम देती है।
- Craftsmen from Moradabad are known for brassware.
मुरादाबाद के कारीगर पीतल के बर्तनों के लिए जाने जाते हैं।
- He worked as a craftsman before starting his own shop.
अपनी दुकान शुरू करने से पहले उसने शिल्पकार के रूप में काम किया।
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✗ Three craftsmans came to the workshop.
✓ Three craftsmen came to the workshop.
Words ending in -man form the plural with -men.
-man पर समाप्त शब्दों का बहुवचन -men होता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Craftsman, artisan and artist all create things, but with different aims.
Craftsman, artisan और artist सब कुछ रचते हैं, पर उद्देश्य अलग हैं।
Skilled maker of well-made objects, usually by hand.
प्रायः हाथ से अच्छी बनी वस्तुओं का कुशल निर्माता।
- The craftsman built the cabinet.
A worker in a skilled trade, often in small-scale production.
कुशल पेशे का कामगार, प्रायः छोटे पैमाने के उत्पादन में।
- Artisans sell cloth at the fair.
A person who creates art for beauty or ideas.
सौंदर्य या विचारों के लिए कला रचने वाला व्यक्ति।
- The artist painted a mural.