"craftsmanlike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more craftsmanlike [comparative], most craftsmanlike [superlative]
Etymology: craftsman + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|craftsman|like}} craftsman + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} craftsmanlike (comparative more craftsmanlike, superlative most craftsmanlike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a craftsman Synonyms: artisanal, artisanlike
    Sense id: en-craftsmanlike-en-adj-d5ZqJ3ot Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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