as in craftsman
a person whose occupation requires skill with the hands
an accomplished handicrafter who cards, spins, and weaves wool from the sheep she raises
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Iron door hinges, locks and pintles were forged by Ron Siebler, the beloved Dallas do-everything building craftsman.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The couple employed local craftsmen to clear the area and built two terraces supported by drystone walls using the same techniques once employed for cultivating capers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Handicrafter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handicrafter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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