Craftsmanship Vocabulary

noun the quality of being artful; cunning or craftiness

• The artist's work showcased a high level of artfulness in every brushstroke.
• She used her artfulness to create a beautiful masterpiece.
• His artfulness was off the charts when it came to graffiti.
• The politician's speech was filled with artfulness as he tried to deceive the public.

noun the process of fastening the pages of a book together and putting them inside a cover

adjective related to the act of bookbinding

• The art of bookbinding involves the process of assembling and securing the pages of a book within a cover.
• I learned how to do bookbinding from watching YouTube tutorials.
• I'm thinking of DIY-ing some bookbinding for my journal.
• Bookbinding is like stitching together the stories of our lives into a tangible form.

adjective skillful and quick in one's movements or actions

• The artist demonstrated a deft touch with the delicate brush strokes.
• She's pretty deft at handling difficult customers.
• That skateboarder is so deft, he can do all kinds of tricks.
• The politician showed a deft ability to navigate the tricky waters of diplomacy.

noun A long rope with a running noose at one end, used especially for catching horses or cattle.

• The cowboy expertly twirled his lariat before throwing it around the calf's neck.
• I saw a cowboy at the rodeo using a lariat to catch a runaway cow.
• That lariat is a must-have tool for any cowboy out on the range.
• She used her charm and wit like a lariat to rope in new clients for her business.

noun the position or authority of a master

• His mastership in the art of negotiation is unparalleled.
• She's got mastership when it comes to baking cakes.
• That dude's mastership in skateboarding is off the charts.
• The artist's mastership of color and light brings his paintings to life.

noun a type of paper or cloth coated with abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces

• The carpenter used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.
• I need to grab some sandpaper from the garage to fix up this old chair.
• I swear, that guy's attitude is rougher than sandpaper.
• Her words felt like sandpaper against his heart, rough and abrasive.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'wiredrawn' is an adjective that describes something that has been drawn out or extended in a tedious or excessive manner.

• The wiredrawn details of the contract made it difficult to understand.
• I couldn't follow the wiredrawn explanation of the new software.
• The teacher's wiredrawn lecture put me to sleep.
• Her wiredrawn emotions were evident in her distant gaze.

adjective showing skill and efficiency in one's work; competent and professional

• The workmanlike approach taken by the team resulted in a high-quality final product.
• He has a workmanlike attitude towards his job, always putting in the effort to do things properly.
• She's got a real workmanlike way of getting things done, no messing around.
• His workmanlike precision on the basketball court earned him the nickname 'The Craftsman'.

noun the skill or quality of work done on a product or piece of art

• The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
• I can't believe the workmanship on this car, it's amazing!
• The workmanship on these sneakers is top-notch.
• Her workmanship in the kitchen is like a work of art.

noun a person who constructs or repairs something, such as a shipwright or playwright

• The wright carefully crafted each piece of furniture by hand.
• My friend is a talented wright who can build anything out of wood.
• That wright is a real pro at fixing cars in no time.
• She was the wright of her own destiny, shaping her future with every decision.

noun a skilled craftsman or inventor

• The artificer meticulously crafted each piece of jewelry by hand.
• My neighbor is an artificer who loves to tinker with old cars in his garage.
• That artificer dude is a wizard with fixing electronics.
• As an artificer of words, the poet weaved together beautiful verses that touched the hearts of many.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• A bad workman always blames his tools, instead of taking responsibility for his mistakes.
• You can't blame your tools for your own incompetence - a bad workman always blames his tools!
• Don't be a bad workman and blame your tools for your own failures.
• Just like a bad workman always blames his tools, some people refuse to take responsibility for their actions.