n. A skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
n. A person who displays great dexterity.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who professes and practices some liberal art; an artist.
n. One trained to manual dexterity in some mechanic art or trade; and handicraftsman; a mechanic.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One skilled in any art, mystery, or trade; a handicraftsman; a mechanic.
n. One skilled in a fine art; an artist.
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n. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
Word Usage
"Salt assault: U.S. health officials want Americans to slash daily sodium intake Go green or go home: Frito-Lay and Staples to increase number of electric trucks The term 'artisan' may conjure up images of cheese makers crafting wheels of cheese the old-fashioned way and bakers mixing dough by hand."