1. A male skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
   "The craftsman electrician had years of experience in wiring commercial buildings";
   - journeyman
    
2. A male creator of great skill in the manual arts
   "The craftsman's intricate woodwork was admired by all"
    
3. A male professional whose work is consistently of high quality
   "The craftsman's handmade furniture was in high demand"

Derived forms: craftsmen

Type of: adult male, artificer, artisan, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], crafter, craftsperson, geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, sod [informal]

Encyclopedia: Craftsman