craftsmanship
nounUS /ˈkɹæfts.mən.ʃɪp/
Etymology From craftsman + -ship.
1
Usually The quality of being a craftsman.
2
Usually An example of a craftsman's work.
- The craftsmanship on the antique chair was exquisite.
- A helm of extraordinary craftsmanship, wroght with amber and gold, rested on his head.2003, Christopher Paolini, “Prologue: Shade of Fear”, in Eragon, page 2:
1 more example
- In Venice he eats fish and vegetables. In Paris he eats cakes, because he likes the craftsmanship of their creation. “But really, I have cheap taste. I like cheese and ice cream. The sluttier the better.”2019 September 26, Caroline Roux, “Rick Owens: 'I love art nouveau. It's super sexy and ominous'”, in The Guardian:
- Related terms
- craftspersonship, craftswomanship