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Noun: craftswoman (craftswomen)  'krãfts,wû-mun
  1. A female skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
    "The craftswoman carpenter took pride in her finely crafted furniture";
    - journeywoman
     
  2. A female creator of great skill in the manual arts
    "The craftswoman's hand-woven tapestries were displayed in galleries around the world"
     
  3. A female professional whose work is consistently of high quality
    "The craftswoman's intricate jewellery designs were sought after by collectors"

Derived forms: craftswomen

Type of: adult female, artificer, artisan, crafter, craftsperson, woman

Encyclopedia: Craftswoman