workmanship

[ wurk-muhn-ship ]

/ ˈwɜrk mənˌʃɪp /

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noun

the art or skill of a workman or workwoman.

the quality or mode of execution, as of a thing made.

the product or result of labor and skill; work executed.

Origin of workmanship

First recorded in 1325–75, workmanship is from the Middle English word werkmanschipe.See workman, -ship

Words nearby workmanship

work like a beaver, work like a charm, workload, workman, workmanlike, workmanship, workmate, workmen's compensation, workmen's compensation insurance, work of art, work off

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Example sentences from the Web for workmanship

The workmanship of the materials also sometimes felt a little Japanese.
Chanel, Back to the Future|Liza Foreman|July 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In the midst of them all, a group of splendid Toledo swords, beautiful in design and workmanship, were suspended.
Dangerous Ground|Lawrence L. Lynch
Such bits of jewelry as have been discovered—necklaces, bracelets, and rings, give evidence of a high degree of workmanship.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)|Various
Beyond doubt it was of Ancient Egyptian workmanship and probably a genuine Bubastite votive offering.
The Green Eyes of Bst|Sax Rohmer

The cause of explosion was bad construction and workmanship, and tube too weak for pressure.
Records of Steam Boiler Explosions|Edward Bindon Marten
His design always answers to the workmanship; his touch is light, his colouring very strong, only partaking too much of the green.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi

British Dictionary definitions for workmanship

workmanship

/ (ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp) /

noun

the art or skill of a workman

the art or skill with which something is made or executed

the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product

the piece of work so produced

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单词	workmanship
释义	workmanship [ wurk-muhn-ship ] / ˈwɜrk mənˌʃɪp / SEE SYNONYMS FOR workmanship ON THESAURUS.COM noun the art or skill of a workman or workwoman. the quality or mode of execution, as of a thing made. the product or result of labor and skill; work executed. Origin of workmanship First recorded in 1325–75, workmanship is from the Middle English word werkmanschipe.See workman, -ship Words nearby workmanship work like a beaver, work like a charm, workload, workman, workmanlike, workmanship, workmate, workmen's compensation, workmen's compensation insurance, work of art, work off Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for workmanship The workmanship of the materials also sometimes felt a little Japanese. Chanel, Back to the Future\|Liza Foreman\|July 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In the midst of them all, a group of splendid Toledo swords, beautiful in design and workmanship, were suspended. Dangerous Ground\|Lawrence L. Lynch Such bits of jewelry as have been discovered—necklaces, bracelets, and rings, give evidence of a high degree of workmanship. The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)\|Various Beyond doubt it was of Ancient Egyptian workmanship and probably a genuine Bubastite votive offering. The Green Eyes of Bst\|Sax Rohmer The cause of explosion was bad construction and workmanship, and tube too weak for pressure. Records of Steam Boiler Explosions\|Edward Bindon Marten His design always answers to the workmanship; his touch is light, his colouring very strong, only partaking too much of the green. The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6)\|Luigi Antonio Lanzi British Dictionary definitions for workmanship workmanship / (ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp) / noun the art or skill of a workman the art or skill with which something is made or executed the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product the piece of work so produced Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to workmanship artistry, handiwork, handicraft, technique, expertise, craft, know-how, design, skill, skillfulness, artwork, artisanship
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workmanship

noun

Origin of workmanship

Words nearby workmanship

Example sentences from the Web for workmanship

British Dictionary definitions for workmanship

noun

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